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Lot# 3410 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3410 Victoria

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    Lithographed by J. S. Campbell & Co., Melbourne 1854 (June): Half-Length 3 d. greenish blue, two fine examples used in combination with 1854 Woodblock 6 d. dull orange on 1858 cover to London endorsed 'per Royal Mail Steamer European', all tied by circular barred '1' numeral obliterator of Melbourne in black. 'Ship Letter / Melbourne' datestamp in red on front alongside 'London / Paid' arrival cds (July 12) in red. A splendid and most attractive cover, one of the gems of the classic period. Cert. RPSL (1963).rnrnProvenance: Collection Lars T. Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 600.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF