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  • Lot# : 1902 Australia

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    Catalogue# : 47
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    Württemberg 1887 (April 7): Cover from Oehringen to Queensland, Australia franked by 1875 20 pf. pale blue tied by 'Oehringen' cds in black, carried on P&O Steamer 'Tanjore' from Brindisi thence by 'Bengal' from Colombo with reverse showing Brindisi transit and Brisbane (April 1) arrival cds. The address 'The Rest, Queensland' was poor and the cover was struck with fine framed INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS in black and circular DEAD LETTER OFFICE / BRISBANE in red on reverse (April 5). Front with circular ADVERTISED / UNCLAIMED (May 31) and the cover returned to sender. Rare and very attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold