Lot 154
1855-63 Used to England: 6d pale rose-lilac, two singles formerly a pair, full to large margins, tied by large triangular obliterator on large double rate 1858 (20 May) envelope (some docketing at left) to Holloway, London from cape Town, cover endorsed "pr Mail Steamer Celt" at lower left and bears red crayon "2" (2d credit to Cape) with red LONDON JY 3 58 PAID arrival c.d.s., cover backstamped with red CAPE TOWN MY 20 1858 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE dispatch c.d.s. Cover has been folded at left and one stamp has minor edge placement flaws, quite scarce and still fine., Ex Burrus, Dillaway. SG 7.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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