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Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5193 South Africa

    1913/24: First definitive set of 14 values, with eleven values overprinted "SPECIMEN" horizontally in black, the 1½ d. chestnut and 1 s. 3 d. violet diagonally overprinted in violet and the £ 1 green & red diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in green; majority with somewhat toned gum, but a very scarce set Gi = £ 1'700.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5194 South Africa

    1913: 2½ d. blue used in combination with Orange Free State 1905 4 d. scarlet & sage-green on 1913 registered cover to Warsaw, tied by "Nylstroom" cds's (April 23) in black. Reverse with Philatelic Society of Natal advertising label and two Postman's delivery tags applied on arrival in Warsaw (May 7); addressee unfound with eventual "Werden" arrival cds (May 24). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF
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