Lot 676
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cover 3d. dull red and 6d. yellow, both with clear to very large margins and tied respectively on 1860 orange and 1859 blue "Service" envelopes ex the same correspondence from St. John to Hillborough, both stamps neatly cancelled "1" and with despatch and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the blue envelope with some faults well clear of the adhesive. A scarce and unusual pair. S.G. 2, 3. Photo
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cover 3d. dull red and 6d. yellow, both with clear to very large margins and tied respectively on 1860 orange and 1859 blue "Service" envelopes ex the same correspondence from St. John to Hillborough, both stamps neatly cancelled "1" and with despatch and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the blue envelope with some faults well clear of the adhesive. A scarce and unusual pair. S.G. 2, 3. Photo

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cover 3d. dull red and 6d. yellow, both with clear to very large margins and tied respectively on 1860 orange and 1859 blue "Service" envelopes ex the same correspondence from St. John to Hillborough, both stamps neatly cancelled "1" and with despatch and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the blue envelope with some faults well clear of the adhesive. A scarce and unusual pair. S.G. 2, 3. Photo
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.