Lot# 6110 - Auction 244-249
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Lot# : 6110 Natal
1863/65: 6 d. lilac, wmk. Crown CC, used horizontal strip of three on 1867 single rate registered cover to Melbourne, Australia endorsed 'via Mauritius' all tied by numeral "2" obliterators and by corresponding DURBAN / Crown / NATAL cds of despatch (March 21) in black with rare circular REGISTERED / Crown / NATAL handstamp at left. 'Melbourne' arrival cds in blue (May 11) on obverse. Small closed tear at base but a charming and rare cover to an unusual destination.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Hart, Cavendish, Derby, 25-26 June 1993, lot 414.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF