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  • Lot# : 782 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1861 (Dec 25): Cover to London underpaid via Marseille, franked by 1856 6 d. lilac tied by bold "C" obliterator in black, with two strikes of rare INSUFFIECIENTLY PREPAID in red and circular MORE TO PAY in red. Short paid 6 pence and charged at double the deficiency with 1 shilling due in manuscript. Reverse with British P.O. Constantinople cds in red and London arrival cds (Jan 3, 1862) in red. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF