By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 1627 - st. helena
1873: 6 d. ultramarine, wmk. CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1875 cover to Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, tied by sunburst cork handstamp in black (Proud K22). "ST. HELENA" cds of despatch in black (May) and fair only "Cape Town / Cape Colony" cds of transit. Reverse with "Uitenhage" oval arrival. A fresh and fine cover annotated at top by receiver "Robert from St. Helena, April 14th. III". Scarce and most attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection 'Besancon', Corinphila sale 310, 24 Nov 2023, lot 4039.
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