Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3270 - 222.-226. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3270 Südaustralien

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    General Officials 1874/76: 9 d. red-purple, overprinted O. S. in black, perf. 11½-12½, a fine used example with variety "No Stop after S", used on 1881 Official cover to Sir E. Du Cane in Kingston on Thames endorsed 'pr. John Elder' and countersigned 'M. Jervis' at lower left, tied by 'Adelaide / South Australia' duplex (June) in black. Reverse with Kingston arrival cds (Aug 5) and Royal "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense / Dieu et Mon Droit" crest in blue. A delightful and extremely rare cover in the foremost quality. Cert. BPA (1988) Gi = £ 2'250 off cover.rnrnNote: Sir Edward Du Cane, 1830-1903, professional soldier but remembered as a penal reformer whose early career included work in Western Australia from 1851-1856, he later championed finger-printing and created a 'Black Book' listing of over 12'000 criminals together with their descriptions, aliases and distinctive marks.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF