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Lot# 7086 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 7086 Cape of Good Hope

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    1855/63: 1 s. bright yellow-green on white paper, a used block of three with good to mostly large margins all round and of fresh colour, used on 1860 cover to London endorsed "p. Mail Steamer Dane", tied by light CGH obliterator in black with neat "LONDON / PAID' cds alongside in red (29 Nov 60). "2/6" (d.) rate split in red crayon manuscript below the franking. Reverse with "CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" datestamp in red (22 Oct 60). Treated to reduce staining, minor edge wear, nevertheless an impressive and desirable item presenting the triple rate. Cert. BPA (2020).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF