cover MAURITIUS: 1869 (5 May) envelope to Sir Henry Barkley, bearing 1858 2d. Pl. 12 pair (placed inverted) neatly cancelled and showing "1D./TO PAY" h.s. in greyish blue ink. Scarce and attractive. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5354

Stamps - BE

London

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16 March 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 849

cover MAURITIUS: 1869 (5 May) envelope to Sir Henry Barkley, bearing 1858 2d. Pl. 12 pair (placed inverted) neatly cancelled and showing ''1D./TO PAY'' h.s. in greyish blue ink. Scarce and attractive. Photo

Price realised

GBP 402

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 120

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cover MAURITIUS: 1869 (5 May) envelope to Sir Henry Barkley, bearing 1858 2d. Pl. 12 pair (placed inverted) neatly cancelled and showing "1D./TO PAY" h.s. in greyish blue ink. Scarce and attractive. Photo
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