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Lot# 6050 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6050 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 3 d. yellow green, on yellowish wove paper, a fine example with very large margins all round, used on 1850 cover from Sydney to London endorsed 'p. Royal Swan' and 'via India', tied by mute obliterator in black. Manuscript '2/2d.' on front and 'Paid Ship Letter / Crown / Sydney' in red (Feb 7), London cds in red (July 9) on reverse. Stamp lifted for checking and hinged into place (signed A. Diena). A scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF