Lot 3354
Madagascar 1867 "British Consulate Madagascar", oval Coat of Arms handstamp on envelope to Sir Henry Buckly, Governor of Mauritius, endorsed "On Her Majestys Service", backstamped Mauritius c.d.s., Mar 20, yellow embossed Madagascar coat of arms on flap (envelope manufactured by Waterlow & Sons); light foxing, slight wax seal damage on reverse, Fine and exceedingly rare.
Estimate 4,000 - 6,000
THIS IS THE EARLIEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE CONSULATE OVAL HANDSTAMP (TWO COMPLETE COVERS AND A PIECE).
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| Realized $4,500 |
