The Magnificent "Tab" Bisect
cover 2Kr. yellow, a diagonally bisected example together with two singles, affixed to 1868 (1 Feb.) single letter rate E.L. to Pest (2.2 arrival c.d.s.) cancelled by two strikes of "TAB" c.d.s. in blue (Ryan 1865, 300p.). Ex Rothschild. Matl Certificate (1983) and signed by Friedl. A quite outstanding cover, and one of the most important items from the collection. One of only three 2Kr. bisect covers, and the only cover known from Tab. A superb rarity of the greatest appeal. Photo in colour
Details
cover 2Kr. yellow, a diagonally bisected example together with two singles, affixed to 1868 (1 Feb.) single letter rate E.L. to Pest (2.2 arrival c.d.s.) cancelled by two strikes of "TAB" c.d.s. in blue (Ryan 1865, 300p.). Ex Rothschild. Matl Certificate (1983) and signed by Friedl. A quite outstanding cover, and one of the most important items from the collection. One of only three 2Kr. bisect covers, and the only cover known from Tab. A superb rarity of the greatest appeal. Photo in colour
Further details
Illustrated in colour on Page 760 of the Handbook.