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Auction: 1014 - Collector's Series - Stamps
Lot: 477

Gibraltar Stamps of Great Britain Cancelled "G" 1858 (22 Sept.) front and part back "pr ´Frankfort´ Steamer" to Admiral Lord Lyons in London, bearing 1855-57 6d. lilac wing-margin pair each cancelled "G" and with "gibraltar/ship letter" d.s. in blue at upper right corner, showing "paid/liverpool/ship" tombstone d.s. (29.9) and upon arrival redirected to Arundel Castle with addition of 2d. Stars affixed partially over the Ship Letter d.s. and cancelled "12" with London c.d.s. (30.9) alongside, the reverse with a further London c.d.s. (30.9) and Arundel arrival c.d.s. (1.10); small imperfections though an unusual "G" redirected franking. Photo Estimate £ 150-200

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