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Auction: 21019 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 844

Seychelles
Mauritius used in Seychelles
1869 (22 Feb.) envelope to USA, bearing Mauritius 9d. dull purple vertical pair placed sideways and tied by "B64" obliterator, showing red manuscript "1/1½", "2/cents" accountancy h.s. and Boston Paid entry c.d.s. with, on reverse, Seychelles and Bedford arrival datestamps; the envelope with tear at lower left and piece torn away at top left. Rare. Photo

Note: This cover was carried by the Barque "Merlin", a whaler based in the Seychelles from 1868-72. John Hicks was a shipowner in New Bedford.

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Estimate
£2,000 to £2,500

Starting price
£1800