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Lot# 40118 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40118 Queensland

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    Chalons 2 d. blue and 6 d. pale apple-green, perf. 13 a single and horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Charleville to London endorsed "via Marseilles" tied by "53" numeral obliterators with corresponding "CHARLEVILLE / QUEENSLAND" despatch cds at left (Dec 6). Reverse with Brisbane transit cds (Dec 16) and London arrival (Feb 21, 1870). Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 194. A scarce and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Leski, Melbourne, 28-29 March 2006, lot 370.rn                     Spink, London, 29-30 April 2009, lot 786.rn                     Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Aug 2013, lot 437.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF