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  • Lot# : 5761 Malta

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    1860 (Nov 12): Great Britain 1857 4 d. rose, a single usage on 1860 cover from Malta to Sydney, New South Wales tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Nov 12). Apparently accepted as full payment with 'Melbourne' cds in red on reverse (Jan 14, 1861) and large part oval MISSENT TO / VICTORIA / MELBOURNE GPO handstamp in red on obverse. 'Ship Letter / Sydney' arrival (Jan 21) in black. A most unusual destination and an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF