cover 1863 (Jul.) mourning cover from Cape Town addressed to London, bearing 6d. slate-purple, clear to enormous margins, tied by triangular cancellation; entire showing "LONDON/JY 22 63/PAID" d.s. in red; a scarce stamp, rare used on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988) | Christie's

Lot 96

cover 1863 (Jul.) mourning cover from Cape Town addressed to London, bearing 6d. slate-purple, clear to enormous margins, tied by triangular cancellation; entire showing "LONDON/JY 22 63/PAID" d.s. in red; a scarce stamp, rare used on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988)

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cover 1863 (Jul.) mourning cover from Cape Town addressed to London, bearing 6d. slate-purple, clear to enormous margins, tied by triangular cancellation; entire showing "LONDON/JY 22 63/PAID" d.s. in red; a scarce stamp, rare used on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988)