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  • Lot# : 911 New South Wales

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    1860 (Aug 14): Cover from Eden to Wandsbeck, Holstein via Hamburg with Daidem perf. 2 d. blue and 6 d. grey (2) all cancelled by "94" numeral obliterators, via London with faint cds and manuscript "8" pence share of rate; italic 'fr. Hbg.' without frame at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1557). Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 4). Carried on the P&O 'Salsette' to Galle, the 'Columbian' to Alexandria and thence on the 'Ripon'. Manuscript '4' skilling due from recipient for Danish share. Some cover imperfections but a scarce destination.
    Provenance: Collection Molnar; Corinphila sale 151 (Dec 2007), lot 4056.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF