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Lot# 1870 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1870 Australia

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    Ceylon 1858 (Aug 19): Entire letter from Galle to Melbourne endorsed per European & Australian Steamer 'Australasian', franked by 1857 5 d. chestnut with good margins all round, imperceptibly touched at upper right but with portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied by barred obliterator in black. Reverse with GALLE / STEAMER LETTER datestamp in black (Aug 19) and, alongside, SHIP LETTER / GPO VICTORIA / FREE datestamp (Oct 11) in red. The 'Australasian' broke down near Galle and this letter was carried by the 'Emeu' (Sept 12), arriving St. George's Sound (Oct 3) and Melbourne (Oct 9). Slight tear in face panel at top but a fine first issue franking.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF