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Lot# 20389 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20389 Victoria

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    Beaded Oval 1862/64: 6 d. grey-black and 1863/81 Laureated 4 d. deep rose used on 1864 short paid cover to Hailsham, Sussex endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by Melbourne duplex (Oct 25). Handstamped in red "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID / VIA MARSEILLES" and Accountancy marking "GB / 1F. 62 4/10 c." both in red applied on despatch. Carried by the "Bombay" to Galle, and on the "Simla" to Suez and from Alexandria on the "Euxine" to Marseilles (Dec 11). Framed French Accountancy marking "FR / 2F 16c." in black and charged '1/4d.' due to pay upon arrival - 10d. deficiency and 6d. fine. Reverse with London cds in red and Hurst Green arrival cds (Dec 13). A superb and very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF