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Lot# 20383 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20383 Victoria

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    1859 (Jan-May): Octagonal 1 s. deep indigo-blue, perf. 12 by Robinson, an irregular block of five used on 1863 cover to London endorsed "via Marseilles", all tied by bold strikes of numeral obliterator "4" and by corresponding "SANDHURST / 4" duplexes (Aug 25) in black. Melbourne transit on reverse (Aug 26) in red and London arrival (Oct 15) in red. Rated at 5 s. = a letter via Marseilles weighing between 2½ and 3 ounces. Envelope sensibly cleaned, a superb and rare franking, especially so in this resonant shade.rnProvenance: Collection Dale Forster; Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20272; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 21 Oct 1999, lot 696; Collection Geoff Kellow RDP., DF, Geneva, 29 Nov-3 Dec 2005, lot 31443.rn                    
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF