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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 1109

ST. HELENA Covers and Cancellations 1871 (29 June) envelope to Port Elizabeth, bearing 1861 6d. blue just tied by 5 bars obliterator, showing red crayon "4", despatch c.d.s. and Cape Town transit d.s. with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A scarce destination and a late use of the 6d. Holcombe Certificate (1993) states "The stamp has been lifted and replaced". Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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