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Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 734

British Guiana Covers and Cancellations Incoming and Transit Mail 1855 (16 Mar.) entire letter from England to Surinam sent care of the Post Office at Demerara, bearing 1847-54 6d. dull lilac neatly cancelled with Sheffield "700" sideways duplex, showing manuscript "3c" and with light Paramaribo c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with despatch and Demerara double-arc d.s. (13.4). Brandon (1992) and Holcombe (1995) Certificates. An outstanding embossed cover to a rare destination. Photo Estimate £ 1,500-2,000

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