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Lot# 10289 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10289 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1871/91: 6 d. lilac, perf. 11½, two examples used with Sideface 2 d. yellow-green in a horizontal pair, on 1875 mourning envelope addressed to ZANZIBAR, tied by "Hobart / Tasmania" obliterators (June 11). The addressee "Not found" in Zanzibar and the cover struck with framed "MISSENT TO / PORT ELIZABETH" in black and sent on to Aden. Reverse with manuscript "Returned to England / address not known, Zanzibar 7.2.76" and Port Elizabeth cds, Aden cds and London arrival (1 May 1876). A most unusual mixed issue franking to an extraordinary destination.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Cecil Walkley, Premier, Melbourne, 9 Nov 2002, lot 624.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF