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Lot# 167 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 167 Mauritius

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    1852 (Nov 11): Entire letter from Mauritius to London endorsed "Pr. Australian", carried on the first Northbound voyage of Australian Royal Mail Steam Navigation Co. steamer. The steamer had left Sydney on Sept 20, and after bad weather passed King George's Sound on Octover 19. The need for repairs and coal required a diversion to Mauritius and the mails were landed at Plymouth on Jan 11, 1853 (journey time 114 days). Reverse with London arrival of the follwoing day and charged 2 s. to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF