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Lot# 20357 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20357 Victoria

    Lithographed by Campbell & Fergusson 1854: 1 s. blue, imperforate on poor quality paper, a used horizontal pair, close to clear margins all round, tied by "40" barred numeral obliterators of Echuca to 1857 cover to Edinburgh, Scotland endorsed "p. Str. Columbian via Marseilles" at top. Reverse with Echuca despatch datestamp (July 17), Melbourne transit (July 20) and Edinburgh arrival (Sept 20). Some vertical bends affecting the adhesives but a scarce and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 4-11 Dec 1988, lot 31000; Prestige, Melbourne, 20 Feb 2006, lot 524.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold