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Lot# 3424 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3424 Victoria

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    Lithographed by J. S. Campbell & Fergusson, Melbourne 1854/57: Half-Length 3 d. deep blue on poorer quality paper, Stone D, Ninth printing, positions 10 and 15, margins clear to large all round on each, used on 1856 entire letter to London endorsed 'p. Mermaid', tied by circular "2" numeral obliteration of Geelong in black. Reverse with 'Geelong / Crown / Victoria' despatch (March 8), Melbourne transit and AUSTRALIAN / PACKET / LIVERPOOL datestamp in brown (June 9) with manuscript '1s.' charge to pay. A charming and rare entire. Signed A. Diena, Van Dieten.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20203.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF