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Lot# 6393 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6393 Victoria

    Lithographed by J. S. Campbell & Co., Melbourne 1854 (June): Half-Length 3 d. pale blue, positions 12-7, 8-9, two horizontal pairs with large margins all round (position 9 with value at base weak - reading 'THREL RENCE'), used on small 1854 cover to Dundee, Scotland tied by '1/V' oval obliterators of Melbourne in black. 'Melbourne / Crown / Victoria' datestamp at left in black (July 27) and reverse with London cds (Oct 6) and Dundee arrival in green where charged '1s.' to pay in manuscript. The envelope with small cleaned area at lower right but a charming and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold