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    Tahiti 1843 (March 14): Entire letter datelined inside 'Tahiti, Papeuriri', sent via Sydney (prepaid 3 pence for the Ship rate) and thence to London to the Mission House, struck in transit with fine Crowned PAID SHIP LETTER / SYDNEY in red (June 20) with London red datestamp of arrival on reverse (Dec 18) and rated '8' (pence) for an incoming Ship Letter. A magnificent and extremely early letter to England from Tahiti.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold