Lot 679
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cover 3d. dull red bisected diagonally (touched one side) and 6d. olive-yellow with good margins, tied by "1" oval grid and red London Paid c.d.s. (26.12) on 1859 (13 Dec.) envelope from St. John to London, marked "By Steamer via Halifax NS" and showing despatch c.d.s. alongside; the bisect with faults including a crease and the cover with tears at top. S.G. 2a, 4. Photo
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cover 3d. dull red bisected diagonally (touched one side) and 6d. olive-yellow with good margins, tied by "1" oval grid and red London Paid c.d.s. (26.12) on 1859 (13 Dec.) envelope from St. John to London, marked "By Steamer via Halifax NS" and showing despatch c.d.s. alongside; the bisect with faults including a crease and the cover with tears at top. S.G. 2a, 4. Photo

Details
cover 3d. dull red bisected diagonally (touched one side) and 6d. olive-yellow with good margins, tied by "1" oval grid and red London Paid c.d.s. (26.12) on 1859 (13 Dec.) envelope from St. John to London, marked "By Steamer via Halifax NS" and showing despatch c.d.s. alongside; the bisect with faults including a crease and the cover with tears at top. S.G. 2a, 4. Photo
Provenance
G. Wellburn
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.