Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (£)
288 | Great Britain & British Empire
51271
J F
S.G. Z10
1870 (Jun 7) envelope from Seychelles to Utah, USA, with Mauritius 1860-63 9d block of four tied
by very good strikes of the “B64” barred ovals, reverse with two Seychelles despatch cds (one with
inverted code B), with London transit along with New York entry and “4” charge hs, envelope with
some minor cosmetic reparations with the block having been folded over the edge for sending and the
envelope since refolded to improve its appearance. A rare double rate usage, and a showpiece item
of Mauritius used in the Seychelles.
6’000 - 8’000
51272
F
S.G. Z59
1887 (Jun 8) envelope to England with Mauritius 1883-90 16c chestnut pair tied by “B64” barred ovals
with despatch ds adjacent, reverse with embossed Arms of Government House and London arrival, a
very fine and scarce franking of Mauritius used in Seychelles.
900 - 1’200