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Lot# 30385 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30385 Victoria

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    Laureated 1863/73: Laureated 10 d. blackish-brown on pink, perf. 13, a used example on 1870 cover to London endorsed "via Marseilles" tied by "Melbourne / Victoria" duplex. The route was closed due to the Franco-Prussian War hostilities and all mail was sent via Brindisi. Cover struck with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE / 3" in black. Reverse with London arrival cds's (Nov 28). A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Cavendish, Derby, 26 Sept 2002.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF