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Auction: 6027 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1150

x Ceylon 1863-66 Crown CC (S.G. Type 5) Issue, Perforated 121/2 1d. deep blue and 2d. grey-green horizontal strip of three cancelled by barred circle on 1866 (July) blue wrapper to Hong Kong marked "Per French Mail", each stamp with manuscript "1866", "galle/paid" c.d.s.; the top flap with a superb strike of "forwarded by/john black/galle" handstamp in black and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s.; a stunning and desirable cover. Photo Estimate £ 800-900

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£1,900