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Lot# 20067 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20067 New South Wales

    1871/81: 1 d. dull red and 6 d. bright mauve used on 1876 cover to Rome endorsed "Europe via Brindisi" tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplex in black (Jan 22). The cover was short paid (the 7 d. rate to Italy via Alexandria had been announced but did not come into force until 3 February 1876) struck in London with "GB / 1F. 66c." accountancy marking and framed "INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED" in black. Duly taxed on arrival with Italy 1870 Postage Due 20 c. and 60 c. in Rome (March 21). A most attractive and unusual cover.rnNote: Carried on the "Ellora" to Melbourne, the "Mongolia to Galle, the "Bokhara" to Suez and the "Pera" from Alexandria to Brindisi (March 6).rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold