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Auction: 9003 - British Empire
Lot: 75

Ceylon 1857-59 Imperforate on white paper 1d. (2), 2d. and 6d., bars cancellations on small envelope dated 10 July 1859 addressed to Warwickshire, on reverse red Galle Steamer Letter datestamp of 11 July and Rugby arrival of 11 Aug.; the two 1d. values are touched or a little cut-into, the others with margins all round with the 2d. showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, the envelope with a small stain and nick at foot, fine. A rare and attractive three colour 10d. franking. S.G. 2, 3, 6. Photo Estimate £ 1,100-1,200

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