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  • Lot# : 312 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 9
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    1858/61: 40 c. red, (Yvert 12), three margined example used on delightful J. B. Moens blue advertising envelope with Locomotive and Sailing Ship at top, mailed from Brussels to C. W. Viner in Maida Vale, London cancelled by two strikes of '24' numeral obliterator with Brussels cds (Sept 12) at left. Framed 'PD' in black and London/paid arrival cds in red (Sept 13) on front. 'Angleterre Par Ouest 2' datestamp of transit on reverse. Some minor envelope tears of no significance. A lovely cover.
    Provenance: Collection Georges Waroquiers.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF