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Lot# 20082 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20082 New South Wales

    1892: ½ d. grey and 1897 2 d. scarlet (3) and 2 d. deep blue (2) used on 1897 cover from Sydney (Aug 30) to New York endorsed "p. Moana SS", all tied by "N.Z. / MARINE P.O." datestamps (Aug 30) in black and by circular "N. Z. MARINE P.O. / R.M.S. MOANA (Sept 4) cachet in red with framed "PACKET-BOAT" alongside. Reverse with Sydney sender's cachet and New York arrival (Sept 28) in black. A spectacular and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold