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    Cape of Good Hope 1858: 1 s. bright yellow-green, a fine large margined example used on 1860 small cover to Bourg sur Gironde, France tied by CGH obliterator in black. Manuscript '11' credit to UK at right in red crayon alongside 'London / Paid' cds July 30) in red and Calais entry marking. Reverse with 'Cape Town / Cape of Good Hope' cds in red (June 21) of despatch and Bourg Sur Gironde arrival datestamps. A particularly attractive and rare cover. Signed A. Diena.

    Note: The rate to France in 1859 was 7d. per ¼ ounce and 14d. (1/2d.) per ½ ounce. In 1861 this was to rise to 8d. per ¼ ounce and 16d. (1/4d.) per ½ ounce. It appears this cover was either an over-payment of 5d. or an underpayment of 2d.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2159 Cape of Good Hope

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    1861: Woodblocks, group of two stamps on laid paper without watermark with 1 d. carmine with good margins on all sides, cancelled in black and repaired at lower right, as well as 1 d. brick red used, cleaned and repaired. Four certs Gi = £ 8'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2160 Cape of Good Hope

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    1861 (April 12): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue, a fine appearing used example with good margins on top sides, lower margin with horizontal tear in margin only below 'Good' and minor bend; lightly cancelled example showing rich colour, a scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2015) Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2160A Cape of Good Hope

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    1861: Woodblock 4 d. pale grey-blue, used example with good margins all round, tiny scissor cut at outer edge of right margin only, well away from the design, minute corner creasing, fine appearnce, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1987) Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2161 Cape of Good Hope

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    1858/64: Group of  Triangulars unused og. with 1858 6 d. rose-lilac and 1 s. dark-green, and 1864 carmine red in an rectangular pair, 6 d. bright mauve, and 1 s. emerald-green, primarily with large margins in a fresh and fine appearance. Four certs SG = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF
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