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  • Lot# : 1892 Australia

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    Malta 1845 (Nov 26): Entire letter datelined Wiliamstown, to London and redirected to Malta, reverse showing Crowned MELBOURNE / PORT PHILIP datestamp (Dec 6) in black. Struck in transit with Crown PAID SHIP LETTER / SYDNEY datestamp in red (Dec 16) with confirming manuscript at left '1/6d.' in red ink (1/3d. to Sydney + 3d. outwards Ship Letter charge). London arrival cds's in red and black on reverse (April 27, 1846) with framed PACKET LETTER deleted (as was the erroneous 1s. charge) and thence to Malta with no further markings. An extraordinary entire with manuscript docketing of receipt 'Rec'd 15 May, 1846'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold