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Lot# 3073 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3073 New South Wales

    1850 (July): 3 d. yellowish green, on soft yellowish wove paper, position 20, a fine appearing used example in a deep shade with clear margins all round, used on 1850 entire letter from Sydney to Launceston, Tasmania tied by bold Sydney mute obliterator in black. Manuscript '4' (pence) Ship fee on front alongside 'Paid Ship Letter / Crown / Sydney' datestamp (April 26) in red. Reverse with 'Launceston' cds of receipt (May 15) in black. A fresh and very attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF