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Lot# 10448 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10448 Western Australia

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    1846 (Feb 16): Prepaid entire from Australind to Bedford, England (replying to a letter just received on arrival of the "Cumberland") endorsed "Answered per Ship Unicorn 19 July 1846" at upper left, struck with fine framed manuscript dated "PAID / 17th Feb 1846 / AUSTRALIND" handstamp in brown alongside light Perth "Ship Letter / ♛ / Western Australia" oval handstamp in red. Rated '8d.' due for Ship Letter on arrival with 'Bedford' double arc cds (July 9) in black. London cds on reverse (July 8) alongside fair only SHIP LETTER in black, some internal strengthening on folds but a fine and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 45.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF