Lot 156
1855-63 1s deep dark green, full to large margins, close at apex, tied by small triangular obliterator to single rate 1863 (15 Aug.) envelope from Graaff-Reinett to London, England, backstamped with red double oval GRAAFF-REINETT AU 15 1863 town datestamp, unclear Cape Town transit c.d.s. and London receiver of 26 September 1863, on front red crayon ms. "11" (11d credit to the U.K. for the newly increased rate) and LONDON SP 26 63 PAID c.d.s. Portion of back flap missing and mended tear at top, scarce., Ex Goldblatt, Johnson, Dillaway; Signed Richard Johnson. SG 8b.
Estimate $400 - 500
The packet rate to England was increased on 1 April 1863 from 6d to 1s per ½ oz.
|
| |
| Opening Bid $190 |
