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Lot# 30139 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30139 Queensland

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    Chalons 1868/78: 2 d. deep blue, Plate II, a horizontal pair with single 1 s. purple, used on 1879 double rate cover, with original contents, from Cleveland Bay to Blackheath, London and tied in black with despatch cds adjacent "TOWNSVILLE / QUEENSLAND" (June 20). Reverse with London cds (Aug 9). Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer census on page 240. A scarce and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 420.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF