cover 1d. pale red-brown strip of three (cut-into) and 1860 6d., each crisply cancelled "52" on 1861 (22 May) envelope from Launceston to London, marked "Via Marseilles" and showing diamond-framed "POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON" d.s. in red (additionally tying the adhesives); the 1d. strip creased at top due to just overlapping the edge of the cover. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1029

1029

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cover 1d. pale red-brown strip of three (cut-into) and 1860 6d., each crisply cancelled "52" on 1861 (22 May) envelope from Launceston to London, marked "Via Marseilles" and showing diamond-framed "POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON" d.s. in red (additionally tying the adhesives); the 1d. strip creased at top due to just overlapping the edge of the cover. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1d. pale red-brown strip of three (cut-into) and 1860 6d., each crisply cancelled "52" on 1861 (22 May) envelope from Launceston to London, marked "Via Marseilles" and showing diamond-framed "POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON" d.s. in red (additionally tying the adhesives); the 1d. strip creased at top due to just overlapping the edge of the cover. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.