cover 1866 (21 Apr.) double rate entire to Barcelona, bearing 1867 3d. Pl. 4 pair (straight-edge at right just into design) and 1865-67 4d. Pl. 7 clearly cancelled and tied, showing oval-framed "P-F." in red, "8Rs" in blue and, on reverse (portion torn away), four transit c.d.s. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5354

Stamps - BE

London

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16 March 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 853

cover 1866 (21 Apr.) double rate entire to Barcelona, bearing 1867 3d. Pl. 4 pair (straight-edge at right just into design) and 1865-67 4d. Pl. 7 clearly cancelled and tied, showing oval-framed ''P-F.'' in red, ''8Rs'' in blue and, on reverse (portion torn away), four transit c.d.s. Photo

Price realised

GBP 138

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 180

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cover 1866 (21 Apr.) double rate entire to Barcelona, bearing 1867 3d. Pl. 4 pair (straight-edge at right just into design) and 1865-67 4d. Pl. 7 clearly cancelled and tied, showing oval-framed "P-F." in red, "8Rs" in blue and, on reverse (portion torn away), four transit c.d.s. Photo
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