cover 3c. orange-red pair and single tied by Montreal duplexes on 1875 (19 July) mourning envelope to Wales and showing arrival c.d.s. (2.8) on reverse. S.G. 96. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1303

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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21 - 22 March 2002

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Lot 684

cover 3c. orange-red pair and single tied by Montreal duplexes on 1875 (19 July) mourning envelope to Wales and showing arrival c.d.s. (2.8) on reverse. S.G. 96. Photo

Price realised

GBP 264

Estimate

GBP 180 - GBP 220

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cover 3c. orange-red pair and single tied by Montreal duplexes on 1875 (19 July) mourning envelope to Wales and showing arrival c.d.s. (2.8) on reverse. S.G. 96. Photo

Provenance

George B. Arfken, 1997
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Note: This cover, which is 1c. overpaid, was sent via New York and carried by Cunard "Algeria"
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