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    Thurn & Taxis 1857 (Jan 10): Cover from Sydney to Mainz franked by NSW 1856 1 d. orange red pair used with 1854 1 s. red cancelled in black carried at the 1/2 d. rate, with reverse showing 'Sydney / New South Wales' despatch cds (Jan 10) in black. Carried on the first homebound voyage of the European & Australian Mail Co. 'Oneida' leaving Sydney on January 23. The 'Oneida' broke down rounding Western Australia, the Mails being picked up by the 'European' which left Sydney on March 11, and thereafter the 'Cambria' arriving at Marseille on May 2, 1857. Circular 'Australie v. Suez / Marseille' entry marking in red of this date above the adhesives and the reverse with Mainz arrival cds (May 4). Whilst this cover was prepaid via Southampton, due to the 'Oneida's' breakdown, the mail was sent via Marseille. A scarce franking and usage. Cert. RPS (1980).

    Note: The European & Australian Mail Co. lost over £ 700'000 in their short period of operation and closed down in 1858.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF