Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 15026 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 3

(x) Crowned Circles
Bermuda
1859 (8 Sept.) envelope from Ireland Isle to England, marked "Paid" and showing a fine strike of the Crowned Circle at lower left corner and an equally fine strike of the "6d" handstamp at upper right corner, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. (PM5), Ferry Hill (4.10) and Castle Eden (4.10) c.d.s.; some minor traces of foxing in places though an attractive example of this rare handstamp, and the first example recorded by Forland and Freeland showing the "6d" handstamp. S.G. CC2, £7,500. Photo

provenance:
Sir Henry Tucker, Sale 2, April 1979

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£2,500