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Auction: 20026 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 1093

Ceylon
Covers
1862 (17 Dec.) entire letter from Matelle to London, marked "by Marseilles", bearing on reverse, 1861 rough perf 14-15½ 1d. dull blue irregular block of seven and two singles (a few with trivial faults), all cancelled by oval of bars, showing poor despatch d.s. alongside and, on face, fine framed "too late" and arrival c.d.s. (26.1.63), both in red. A scarce and most unusual make-up of this franking. R.P.S. Certificate (2018). Photo

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£320