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Lot# 10047 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10047 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 1 s. rose-carmine, perf. 13 used in combination with De La Rue 1871 2 d. blue, 3 d. yellow-green and 6 d. bright mauve on 1874 double rate cover to Nantes, France endorsed "p. Ellorra" tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplexes (July 9). Readdressed from Nantes and reverse with Ancenis arrival (Aug 31) cds. The cover was carried to Melbourne on the "Ellora", on the "Baroda" to Galle, from Galle on the "Cathay" and the "Bangalore" from Alexandria. A fine four colour franking at additional "Retaliatory Penny" rate (in force between 10 Feb 1874 until 27 May 1875). Rare.rn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF