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Lot# 3442 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3442 Victoria

    Woodblock Issue 1857 (Aug-Sept): 6 d. dull orange, rouletted 7-9 by GPO clerks in Melbourne used with 1 s. blue similarly rouletted, on small 1858 registered cover to Cromer, Norfolk tied by circular "1" numeral obliterator of Melbourne. 'Registered / London' datestamp in red on front (Aug 14) and handstruck 'd6' split rate accountancy marking in black; reverse with Norwich and Cromer cds's. Unusual issue on cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF