St. Malo. 1866-69 4d Vermilion, plate 8 cancelled by small "...

Hammer

£130

St. Malo. 1866-69 4d Vermilion, plate 8 cancelled by small "3734" lozenge and plate 11 cancelled by large "3734" lozenge. In 1863 small lozenge numerals were withdrawn and replaced by large lozenges, with post towns also being renumbered, St. Malo being renumbered "3734" (large lozenge, replacing small lozenge "3176"); at the same time withdrawn small lozenge handstamps were sent to offices with the same large lozenge number, to be used in times of emergency or heavy workload only. Just two examples of this small lozenge "3734" (previously used at Philippeville, Algeria) are recorded on G.B 4d stamps, used on Boite Mobile mail after being reissued to St. Malo. A fine and rare pair. (2). Photo on Page 70.