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Lot# 3565 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3565 Queensland

    1868/78: 1 d. pale rose-red, perf. 13, nine single examples, one with tiny contemporary fault, used on 1875 cover from Copperfield to London tied by good strikes of "83" numeral obliterators (rated RRRR) in black. 'Copperfield / Queensland' cds on front (April 14) in black. Reverse with manuscript notation "Copperfield, April 11, 1875" of sender alongside 'Rockhampton / Queensland' cds (May 1) and London arrivals in black and red (July 26). An attractive and very scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Trevor Davis.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF