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    1859 (Aug 16): Cover endorsed "Overland Mail" to Brünnsbuttel, Schleswig-Holstein via Marseilles and Hamburg, franked by 1859 perf. Emblems 4 d. rose-red (single and vertical pair) tied by Melbourne "1" obliterator. Circular "Australie V. Suez / Amb. A." in red on front (Oct 6) and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 9) alongside manuscript "11¼" (silvergroschen). The cover was prepaid 1 shilling of the 1/10½ d. due for the double rate but partial payment was not allowed. Therefore charged "15" (schillinge) in manuscript equivalent to 48 skilling and a further 4 sk. due for Danish share on arrival. A delightful and very rare cover. Cert. Perry (2006).
    Provenance: Collection J.R.W.Purves, sale III (1981), lot 736; R. Perry; B. Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2396.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF