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Auction: 23119 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series e-Auction featuring the Robert M. Gibbs collection of Rhodesia Postmarks - e-Auction
Lot: 5034

(x) Bermuda
1851 (5 Mar.) envelope to Scotland, rated "1/-" and showing an over-inked strike of the Crowned circle "paid/at ireland isle bermuda" (P2) in red at lower left corner, "ireland isle/bermuda" despatch c.d.s. (PM5) at upper right corner alongside faint London Paid c.d.s. (25.3), arrival c.d.s. (26.3) on reverse; small portion of envelope torn away at top, well away from any of the postal markings. An attractive example of this rare handstamp, being the fifth earliest strike recorded by Forand and Freeland. S.G. CC2, £7,000

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£420