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Lot# 20335 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20335 Victoria

    1840 (Sept 22): Registered entire letter from Melbourne to Allan Vale or in the addressee's absence to Launceston, endorsed "Registered" in red ink and rated "4" and "6" in manuscript (6d. for double the Ship Letter rate and 4 d. inland). Struck on reverse with oval framed "MELBOURNE / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" in black (Sept 24). An extremely early and important registered cover, rare.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF