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Lot# 1473 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1473 New South Wales

    1871 De la Rue 2 d. Prussian blue and NINEPENCE on 10 d. pale red-brown, tied to 1875 cover by Sydney NSW duplex (Oct 23), endorsed "Via San Francisco" to Paris, with PD and London transit cds, both in red and French entry cds. Reverse with arrival cds (Dec 13, 1876). A fine and very attractive cover showing the 11 d. Trans-Pacific rate of December 1873 by Australian Steam Navigation Co vessel. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold