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Lot# 30159 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30159 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: 1 d. vermilion, 2 d. blue and 2½ d. rose (2) used on 1897 registered mourning envelope to Bridport, Devon all tied by "R" in ovals with "POST OFFICE CAIRNS / QUEENSLAND" datestamp in blue (Sept 9) below. 'Registered / London' arrival (Oct 24) in red and Bridport arrival (Oct 24) on reverse. A rare cover - the sole recorded with the Cairns oval datestamp in blue.rnrnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 24 Nov 2018, lot 541.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold