cover 1d. red-brown, 2d. green and 4d. pale blue (the 1d. and 2d. touched or cut-into), each with manuscript grid cancellation on 1860 (Feb.) mourning envelope (with contents headed "Sandspits") to USA, showing "Spring Bay 12/2/60" Postamaster's endorsement at left, "DUE" h.s. at right with manuscript "5c" alongside, London Paid transit c.d.s. in red and various US handstamps including New York transit d.s.; the envelope slightly soiled and with one flap on reverse missing, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1027

1027

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cover 1d. red-brown, 2d. green and 4d. pale blue (the 1d. and 2d. touched or cut-into), each with manuscript grid cancellation on 1860 (Feb.) mourning envelope (with contents headed "Sandspits") to USA, showing "Spring Bay 12/2/60" Postamaster's endorsement at left, "DUE" h.s. at right with manuscript "5c" alongside, London Paid transit c.d.s. in red and various US handstamps including New York transit d.s.; the envelope slightly soiled and with one flap on reverse missing, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1d. red-brown, 2d. green and 4d. pale blue (the 1d. and 2d. touched or cut-into), each with manuscript grid cancellation on 1860 (Feb.) mourning envelope (with contents headed "Sandspits") to USA, showing "Spring Bay 12/2/60" Postamaster's endorsement at left, "DUE" h.s. at right with manuscript "5c" alongside, London Paid transit c.d.s. in red and various US handstamps including New York transit d.s.; the envelope slightly soiled and with one flap on reverse missing, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Photo

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