Lot# 3496 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 3496 Victoria
Incoming Mail 1861: Yellow envelope, probably of American manufacture, mailed to Maryborough, Australia, privately carried on board Ship, struck on arrival with rare framed DETAINED ON / BOARD OF SHIP handstamp in red. Reverse with 'Melbourne' cds in red (April 22) and 'Maryborough / Victoria' arrival datestamp (April 23) in black, where charged '4' (pence) to pay in manuscript. The envelope with closed tear at top but rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20028.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 200 CHF