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1891 cover from Ilford to Ceylon plus 2.1/2d QV (569)
Category:   Stamps / Worldwide / Philatelic Covers
Start Price: GBP 0.75

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Current Price: GBP 5.50
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Start Time: 8/20/2008
End Time: 8/25/2008
Location: Nottingham
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patnotts Store 1891 cover from Ilford to Ceylon plus 2.1/2d QV (569) a.imagelink {color:#000000;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#000000;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#666666;} a.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #000000; } a:visited.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #666666; } Description This is an interesting piece of postal history - a small cover (measuring 4.3/4" x 3.3/4") addressed to the Reverend W.J.G. Bestall, Wesleyan Mission, Rokeky, Columbo, Ceylon, posted from Ilford on January 16th 1891 and carrying a 2.1/2d (twopence halfpenny) blue Queen Victoria perforated stamp with a squared circle Ilford cancellation mark dated 16th January 1891 and a Columbo (Ceylon) cancellation mark dated February 2nd 1891 on the reverse.In a good condition showing a very fine hand, this would make an interesting addition to a collection. This is from my husband's collection which he has decided to sell.Postage within the UK would be £1.00, Europe £1.50 and the rest of the world £2.00Thank you for your continued interest and support.

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