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Lot# 6521 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6521 Western Australia

    1864/79: 2 d. yellow, 4 d. carmine (2) and 6 d. lilac, Crown CC upright, perf. 12½, used on 1875 cover to Massachusetts, USA tied by "6" numeral obliterators with corresponding ALBANY / WESTERN AUSTRALIA cds of despatch at left (March 4) in black. London transit in red also on obverse (April 19) and reverse with 'New York / Paid All' cds (May 2) with "4 Cents" credit handstamp in red on front. Corner of envelope missing at lower left and typical imperfections due to journey but an unusual franking for the 1/4d. rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF