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Lot# 6385 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6385 Victoria

    Recess printed by Thomas Ham 1852 (Dec 27): 'Queen on Throne' 2 d. deep purple-brown, position 37 (MR), a magnificent used example of lovely colour, large margins all round, used on 1853 cover within Melbourne, tied by neat "1/V" oval obliterator with 'Melbourne / Crown / Victoria' datestamp (March 2) on reverse. Choice and fine 'drop letter' cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF