Lot# 20007 - Auction 298-307
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Lot# : 20007 New South Wales
1842 (Jan 4): Cover to London endorsed 'Paid' with '7d.' in red manuscript, struck with crayon embellished octagonal framed "PORT / MACQUARIE / PAID" in red and circular "PORT MACQUARIE / NSW" in black at right with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in red below. Reverse with "GENERAL POST OFFICE / JA 11 / 1842 / SYDNEY" in black above step type "SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH" in black (Robertson S6). London (June 2) arrivals in red and charged '8d.' Ship Letter in manuscript.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Aug 2012, lot 326.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : not sold