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Lot# 3420 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3420 Victoria

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    Lithographed by J. S. Campbell & Fergusson, Melbourne 1854/57: Half-Length 1 d. bright lilac-rose shade on poorer quality paper, Stone 4/5, Ninth printing, both positions 18, used on 1855 local envelope to Forest Creek (Castlemaine from January 1, 1854), neatly tied by bold "37/V" oval obliterators of Forest Creek in black. Fine 'ADVERTISED / AND / UNCLAIMED' instructional handstamp in red and corresponding unclaimed docket number '149' at left in manuscript. Reverse with 'Castlemaine / Crown / Victoria' datestamp (March 23) in black. A charming and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20019.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF