Lot# 6469 - Auction 218-221
Auction 218-221
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Lot# : 6469 Western Australia
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1847: Cover from Swan River to London, internally endorsed from the clergyman J. Smithies, addressed to the Wesleyan Mission in London, struck on front with fine framed PAID / FREMANTLE' in red and manuscript dated "17/4/47" in ink and 'd4' (pence), struck on reverse with straight line SHIP LETTER in black and rated '8' pence on receipt for a Ship Letter, London cds in red (Sept 14) alongside. A fine cover and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Gartner, RL, Geneva, 26 April 1979, lot 153.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 500 CHF -
