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Lot# 3477 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3477 Victoria

    1885/95: 2 d. mauve and 4 d. magenta, used on slightly trimmed 1886 cover addressed to South Melbourne, tied by Melbourne duplexes (Feb 6). Struck with superb framed MISSENT TO / SOUTH YARRA in black at left, reverse with South Yarra cds (Feb 6) and Melbourne re-arrival (Feb 8). Small imperfections but very scarce.rnrnProvenance: J. R. W. Purves, RL, Zurich, 13 May 1981, lot 615.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF