Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 1

1863/76: 2 c. orange, perf. 12½, a vertical pair used on reverse of 1864 wrapper from Belfield to Mahaicony, tied by fine strikes of "B G / E 4 C" datestamps (Jan 22) in black (Proud D2) with further strike below. Obverse with manuscript "Paid 4 cents on the back". The adhesives cut but intact on opening but not unattractive and a scarce rate and franking. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XLV on page 69.rnrnProvenance: Collection Derek Nathan, Spink, London, July 2005.rn                   Collection 'Foxley', Spink, London, March 2014.
Catalogue 257: EUROPE & OVERSEAS