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Ghent local in 1920



This self-addressed cover was sent from Ghent circa 9 August 1920. The cancel on the back is different from that on the front and indicates arrival on 10 August 1920. Although self-addressed, the cover actually went through the post office!

Characteristics:
  • Unusual combination of 7 stamps
    Three 5c+5c and two 40c+40c, among other singles
  • Total franking of 1F80c
  • Registered (Gent-Gand 31)
  • Cancel of arrival on back
  • The bottom 5c+5c is discolored and has a round corner
Estimated value: $160
[Auctioned by Olivier Simons in March 2003]