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Lot# 6236 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6236 South Australia

    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1858/59: 6 d. slate-blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine example used on second sheet of 1859 entire letter to Melbourne endorsed 'pr. Omeo' tied by "1" numeral obliterator with PORT ADELAIDE / S-A datestamp (Nov 17) alongside in black. Reverse with Melbourne arrival cds in red (Nov 23). A fresh and fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Ron Butler RDP, Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1346.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF