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Lot# 3383 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3383 Victoria

    1855: Part cover, no side flaps, mailed to Melbourne with manuscript "Post Office Portland / August 11, 1855" at lower left, struck on arrival in Melbourne with fine "48" Butterfly handstamp in red. Reverse with PORTLAND / Crown / Victoria' datestamp (Aug 11) and small 'Melbourne / Victoria' arrival datestamp (Aug 17), both in black.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, Sale III, RL, Zurich, 13 May 1981, lot 660.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold