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Lot# 23 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 23 Great Britain

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    1857 (16 Sept.): Cover from London to Parramatta nearby Sydney, New South Wales, endorsed "overland Mail via Marseilles", bearing two examples of 1 s. green, both wing marginal at left, tied by London Inland Office '30' numeral, reverse thimble LONDON in blue. Also on reverse "SYDNEY / N.S.W." and "PARRAMATTA / N.S.W." datestamps (18 Nov.). Some edge wear, but an interesting 2 s. rate cover up to ¾ oz.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF