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Lot# 1927 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1927 Australia

    Philippines 1853 (Nov 22): Outer letter sheet from Sydney to Manila, Philippines endorsed 'per Duke of Northumberland', franked by 1851/55 1 d. dull orange-red on blued paper and 2 d. blue on grey-blue, the latter creased on application but showing slight doubling of the printing especially in 'South'; tied by dumb obliterators with handstruck '1' (real) due marking for local fee on arrival. Reverse witth Sydney cds in black and Manila cds (Jan 15, 1854) of receipt.
    Starting bid : 2,750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold