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Lot# 10516 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10516 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green used on South Australia 2 d. violet postal stationery envelope addressed to Baden near Vienna, Austria tied by "Elsmore" datestamps of despatch (Oct 27, 1914). Reverse with manuscript "Mahler, Austro-Hungarian Consulat, Sydney" and the cover with Reseal "OPENED BY CENSOR" label at left and struck with RETURN TO SENDER in violet and framed "Undeliverable / Jun 18 1915 / II.M.D." in blue and reverse with "Dead Letter Office / Sydney" datestamp (July 1) in red. Most attractive and unusual.rn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF