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Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5184 Sierra Leone

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    1859: 6 d. dull purple, comb perf. 14, used on 1864 cover to Leicester tied by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (Nov 18) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Dec 11). Manuscript "5d." credit in red and Leicester cds (Dec 13) in black. Despite some soiling, a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5185 Sierra Leone

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    1872: 6 d. reddish violet, line perf. 12, a used example from the base of the pane with "PRICE" imprint but some distressed perfs.,used on 1872 cover to Wolverhampton cancelled by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (July 17) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Aug 5). Manuscript "5d." credit at right in red and Wolverhampton cds (Aug 6) in black. Despite imperfections, an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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