Lot# 7156 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 7156 French New Caledonie
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New Caledonia 1872: New South Wales 6 d. violet, a single example used on 1875 cover endorsed "France par Sydney" mailed with circular "NLLE-CALÉDONIE / NOUMEA" cds in black (Jan 11) and carried to Sydney on the "Havilah" and struck there with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED" in black. Carried from Sydney on P&O "Ellora" and "Pera", via Brindisi with circular "AU. ITALIE V. BRIND / MOD" in red (March 14). On arrival in Gaillac taxed with handstruck '15' décimes due as an unpaid letter. A magnificent and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Tony Eastgate, Cavendish, London, 20 April 2017.rnStarting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF -
