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Lot# 1909 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1909 Australia

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    Germany 1891 (Aug 15): Stampless cover from the German Consulate (violet wafer seal on reverse) to Dresden endorsed 'per Nürnberg' at upper left, struck with perfect impression of the 'Melbourne / Victoria' duplex of despatch, alongside early use of the oval 'T' marking in black with manuscript '6d.' inserted. Framed TOO LATE at left and charged '80' pfennig due in blue crayon on receipt in Dresden (Sept 21). An early usage of the 'T' marking which were required under joining of the UPU (the Australian States joined in October 1891, but were originally scheduled to join in January, 1891).
    Starting bid : 375 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold