cover 1878 (21 Jan.) XU5 (stains) to Italy, bearing 1865 2a. orange and 1866 4a., both cancelled "B-22" (Type K10 - a year earlier than recorded) with Aden d.s. (Type D12) alongside and, on reverse, Brindisi (7.2) and arrival c.d.s. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5039

Stamps-BE & GB

London

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21 - 22 September 1993

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Lot 38

cover 1878 (21 Jan.) XU5 (stains) to Italy, bearing 1865 2a. orange and 1866 4a., both cancelled ''B-22'' (Type K10 - a year earlier than recorded) with Aden d.s. (Type D12) alongside and, on reverse, Brindisi (7.2) and arrival c.d.s. Photo

Price realised

GBP 86

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 120

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cover 1878 (21 Jan.) XU5 (stains) to Italy, bearing 1865 2a. orange and 1866 4a., both cancelled "B-22" (Type K10 - a year earlier than recorded) with Aden d.s. (Type D12) alongside and, on reverse, Brindisi (7.2) and arrival c.d.s. Photo
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