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Lot# 20011 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20011 New South Wales

    1849 (Nov 19): Prepaid cover from Canowindra to Malta, endorsed 'via England' struck with octagonal framed "CANOWINDRA / PAID" in red with fine oval "CANOWINDRA / ♚ / NO 19 / 1849 / NEW S. WALES" in black, with fair only "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in red below (Nov 22). Reverse with London transit cds (May 30) in red and re-rated at '2/3d.' to pay upon arrival in Malta; however the cover bears no backstamp of arrival. An extraordinary destination, a rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 954.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF