Sale No: 274
Lot No:7114
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1885/93: 2 d. olive-bistre, a horizontal pair used on 1892 cover to Nancy, France tied by Johannesburg despatch cds (Aug 14). Underpaid by 1d. and struck with "T" in black and annotated '10c.' in pencil. Taxed as due on arrival with Duval 1881 10 c. black pair (Maury T15), for double the deficiency, tied by Nancy (Sept 7) cds in black. Some edge wear to envelope but surprisingly scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No:7115
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1895: 6 d. pale dull blue, a single example used on 1896 cover from Johannesburg (Sept 30) to Paris, the adhesive annotated '2' alongside to denote double weight and circular "T" applied with octagonal "T / (25) / CENTIMES". On arrival the cover had four attempts at delivery and eventually re-addressed to Passy; with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. lilac tied by datestamps or by triangular handstamp in black. Typical scuffs due to handling but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)