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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 1120

ST. HELENA Covers and Cancellations 1889 (7 May) envelope to France, bearing 1884-94 1/2d. green (partially affixed over top edge), 1d. red and 3d. deep reddish lilac vertical pair, all tied by circle of rectangles obliterator, showing red crayon "11/2", despatch c.d.s. and Calais to Paris T.P.O. c.d.s. (additionally tying 3d. pair); the envelope a little soiled though still an attractive franking. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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