Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 20004 - 298.-307. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 20004 New South Wales

    1838 (Oct 27): Entire letter from Maitland to Aberdeen, Scotland internally prepaid with manuscript '7d.' and struck with oval framed "MAITLAND / ♚ / OC 31 / 1838 / POST OFFICE" in black and octagonal framed "MAITLAND / POST PAID" in red for 4d. Ship Letter and a further 3d. for outwards Ship Letter. Reverse with "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / OC 31 / 1838 / SYDNEY" transit in black and unframed "INDIA LETTER / FALMOUTH" well struck in red (Robertson In. 1 var) and London cds in red (May 6, 1839) where charged at '1/2.d'; re-rated on arrival in Aberdeen at '1/8d.' to pay. The writer, John Gregor (1808-1848) was the first Anglican pastor in the Moreton Bay district. A fine and scarce entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 15-16 April 1969, lot 890.rn             
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft