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Lot# 30359 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30359 Victoria

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    Typographed from electrotypes by Samuel Calvert 1857 (July-Sept): Emblems 4 d. dull rose, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, used on incoming 1857 entire letter from Boulogne, France franked by 1853 80 c. carmine tied by Boulogne Sur Mer '455' petit chiffres with despatch cds at left (April 7). Framed 'P.P.' in red and reverse with Melbourne arrival (June 11) where the cover was forwarded on to Melton with the additional 1 d. tied by bold strike of "1" barred numeral. An unusual combination usage and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 537.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF