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  • Lot# : 10002 New South Wales

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    1829: Large part entire letter from Sydney to the Weslayan Missionary Society, London endorsed 'Single', struck with fine octagonal framed "SYDNEY / POST PAID" in red with unframed circular "SYDNEY / N.S.W / D 10 / 1829" despatch in blue below. Reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER / KINGSBRIDGE" in black (Robertson 1n.1) and faint red London arrival where charged '1/3d.' due to pay (4d. for India letter and 11d. Inland). The cover missing some internal pieces but the letter concerns Hihifo and the Tongan Chief Ata on conversations with the Missionary Mr. Thomas, whereby Ata states "It is very good for you to attend to your God, and I will attend to mine". Fine strikes and a scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection F. Chadwick, RL, London, 15 April 1975, lot 1128; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1018.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF