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  • Lot# : 30397 Victoria

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    1873/87: Bell 1 s. blue on blued and laureated 6 d. blue used on 1884 cover to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire endorsed "Per Ravenna", tied by "R.MS.S. / T. / HOBSON'S BAY" duplexes (July 1). The latest recorded use of the "Hobson's Bay" duplex. The "Ravenna" left Melbourne on July 1st. for Galle, the cover then travelled on the "Bokhara" to Alexandria. Reverse with Cheltenham arrival cds (Aug 11). Slight imperfections but a fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roy Holland, Spink, London, 9 Nov 2011, lot 1453.rn                     Collection Les Molnar, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 3 April 2017, lot 441.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF