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Lot# 1344 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 1344 USA

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    1857/61: 1 c. deep blue, Type V, 10 c. green, Type V in a horizontal pair and single 24 c. grey, all used on 1861 cover from East Dennis / MA to the Captain of the 'Ship Rowena' care of the American Consul in Melbourne, Australia the defective 1 c. tied by 'East Dennis' cds and by circular barred handstamps in black. 'Boston / Paid 24' datestamp in red at left (May 17) and 'London / Paid' transit cds (June 3) on obverse in red; reverse with 'Boston Am. Pkt. / Paid' cds and 'Melbourne' arrival cds (Aug 11). Cover imperfections and despite the fault to the 1 c., a charming and rare three colour franking to a very scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF