Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3426 - 222.-226. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3426 Victoria

    Woodblock Issue 1854 (Sept 13): 6 d. dull reddish brown, imperforate, a huge margined example with portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1858 entire letter endorsed  'per Simla' to Augustine Heard & Co. in Shanghai, China tied by circular "1" numeral obliterator of Melbourne in black. Reverse with oval 'Melbourne / Victoria' despatch datestamp (Feb 15) and HONG KONG transit cds (March 28) in black. Previously, just six stamped covers were recorded mailed to China in the classic period by Ben Palmer in 'Pre-UPU Destination Mail', this item being the sole known usage in 1858 and previously unrecorded. Rare and very attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF