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Lot# 5408 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5408 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan): Sydney View 3 d. yellow-green on soft yellowish wove paper, an adhesive with fair to large margins, neatly tied by Sydney mute obliterator to cover to London, endorsed for the vessel "Earl Grey", with Crown Paid New South Wales datestamp in red (Oct 31, 1850) alongside. Forwarded within London and charged with '8' (pence) for Ship fee upon arrival. Reverse with arrival cds (March 31, 1851) in red. Light horizontal and vertical filig folds well away from stamp and postmarks, nevertheless a scarce and attractive item. Cert. Holcombe (1989). 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF