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Lot# 20454 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20454 Victoria

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    1845: Official cover from Geelong to Sydney, endorsed "OHMS" at top, addressed to Sir George Gipps (Governor of New South Wales from 1838-1846), struck with framed "FREE / GEELONG" in brownish-red and oval framed "GEELONG / ♛ / NEW S. WALES" in black (Aug 13). Backstamped at Melbourne and "♛ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY"on arrival (Aug 22). A scarce and fine cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 148.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold