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Lot# 2387 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 2387 Mauritius

    1848: 2 d. grey-blue, a four margined example used on 1857 cover to Alphonse Macquet in Mahébourg cancelled by unclear circular '4' numeral handstamp in black with framed 'Pamplemousses / AU 21 1847' datestamp in black, Crown Mauritius datestamp in black (Aug 25) and faint framed 'Mahébourg' arrival datestamp. One missing side flap and sold sold 'as is / tel quel' with a De La Rue issue 6 d. green showing a clear numeral '4' cancellation. A very rare cover .
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF