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Lot# 30117 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30117 Queensland

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    Incoming Mail 1846: Prepaid envelope from Chard, Somerset to "Brisbane, Moreton Bay, New South Wales", endorsed "per Ship", struck with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / LONDON" in red (June 25) and London 'Paid' cds on obverse and "8d." in red manuscript. Reverse with Chard despatch cds (June 24), "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" (Nov 18) and "BRISBANE / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" arrival (Dec 10) in black and charged "7d." to pay. A rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Cavendish, Derby, 22 Sept 2003, lot 1001.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF