Lot 51554 – 1870 (March 13) large piece of cover with astonishing

Stamp of Seychelles » Mauritius Used in Seychelles 1870 (March 13) large piece of cover with astonishing

Lot 51554 – 1870 (March 13) large piece of cover with astonishing

Seychelles » Mauritius Used in Seychelles
Price realised
1’600 GBP
Estimate
2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 16 Dec 2021 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1870 (Mar 13) large piece of cover with astonishing franking Mauritius 1863-72 4d rose pair in combination with France 1867 20c blue (4) tied by ‘B64’ Seychelles obliterator, with Seychelles cds alongside, unique combination. Evidently the British authorities objected that a French official was acting as a post officer and such practise was terminated the same year by the British authorities.

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