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Lot# 3486 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3486 Victoria

    1901: Definitive Issues without and with 'Postage', the set of 18 stamps applied to small pieces, with values from ½ d. to 5 s., all cancelled on departure for the UPU in Berne with Melbourne c.t.o. datestamps. Upon receipt in Natal each stamp was again struck with diagonal "SPECIMEN." handstamp (Samuel type NA2) in violet. A fine and very scarce assembly and unique thus.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF