Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 919 - 177.-180. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 919 Victoria

    1859 (Oct 17): Cover from Melbourne to Copenhagen endorsed 'per Emeu through France' franked by 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue (2) tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Australie V. Suez / Amb. C." transit in Marseille in red (Dec 6) thence via Thurn & Taxis and Damish P.O. in Hamburg (Dec 9). Treated as unpaid on arrival (10½ d. underpaid on despatch) and charged on reverse in manuscript "29¾" (silvergroschen) and on front in red crayon "145" skilling due + "40" sk. for Hamburg to Copenhagen. A remarkable and fine cover of great visual appeal. Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
    Provenance: Köhler, sale 267 (Feb 1990), lot 3122; Trevor Davis (May 2003), lot 52862; Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2368.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF