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Lot# 20204 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20204 South Australia

    1876/1900: "8 PENCE" on 9 d. brown-orange and 1868/79 4 d. dull violet, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½, used on hand-made 1876 mourning envelope with inked surround, sent registered to Newry, Ireland endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "19" numeral obliterators with corresponding "GLENELG / S.A." cds at left (June 13) and straight line "REGISTERED" above in black. Reverse with Adelaide transit (June 13) and Newry arrival (July 30). Edge wear but an unusual cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 441.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold