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Lot# 3119 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3119 New South Wales

    1856/59: Registration (6d.) vermilion & Prussian blue, a huge margined example and 1854/59 Garter 6 d. slate imperforate, large margins, used on 1858 registered cover from Brisbane (Queensland) to Newcastle, UK, endorsed 'per first mail steamer'. Each stamp neatly tied by dotted "95" numeral obliterator of Brisbane with REGISTERED / BRISBANE handstamp in black at left and despatch cds (March 22) and Sydney transit cds (March 29) on reverse. Handstruck 'd6' (pence) marking applied on arrival with oval 'London / Registered' datestamp (June 21) on front in red. A charming and extremely rare usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF