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Auction: 6027 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1139

Ceylon 1857-59 1/- slate-violet with close to very large margins, neatly cancelled with oval of bars and tied on 1860 (12 Apr.) entire letter from Colombo "pr Steamer from Galle via Marseille" to London, showing London Paid c.d.s. (12.5) on face and with Colombo Post Paid c.d.s. (14.4) on reverse; very fine and attractive. B.P.A. Certificate Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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