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  • Lot# : 1906 Australia

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    Chile 1855 (Oct 9): Cover from Melbourne to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed 'pr. Norah Creina' franked by Victoria 1854/55 6 d. dull orange tied by bold oval '1/V' obliterator in black paying the ½ ounce Ship Letter rate. Reverse with 'Melbourne / Victoria' despatch datestamp in black and front of cover with manuscript '25 cts.' local charge for landing and delivery. Scarce and most attractive, just four stamped covers prior to the UPU are recorded to Chile, this being # 2 in the Palmer census.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,250 CHF