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  • Lot# : 1882 Australia

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    Hamburg 1856 (July 1): Entire letter from Hamburg to Geelong, Victoria, endorsed 'p. Morning Light via Liverpool' (Black Ball Line Clipper) with despatch of HAMBURG fleuron in black, sent unpaid and thus rated '8' (pence) for journey to UK and a further 6d. for balance of route and marked '1/2d.' to pay in manuscript. Reverse with London cds in red (July 3) and superbly struck SHIP LETTER / GEELONG VICTORIA / FREE datestamp in red (Sept 17). A splendid and very rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold