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Lot# 3501 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3501 Victoria

    Lithographed by Thomas Ham 1850 (Jan): Half-Length 2 d. grey-lilac, Second State, a used example with four good to large margins, slight scuff at upper left but with portion of adjoining stamp at lower left, used on 1850 entire letter from J. Blenden at Concongella to Melbourne, neatly cancelled by "23" Butterfly handstamp of Burn Bank in black. Reverse with unclear despatch datestamp and fine 'Melbourne / Crown / Port Phillip' arrival (June 6) in black. File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF