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Auction: 21013 - Important Stamps and Covers of the British Commonwealth - Conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 3248

(x) Victoria
Covers
1854 (4 May) mourning envelope from Melbourne to Yorkshire, bearing Half-Length 1853 4th printing "white veils" 3d. deep blue pairs (2) with the left stamp of the left pair showing spectacular retouch completely obliterating the corner "e", all cancelled by Barred Oval "1", showing "melbourne/victoria" oval d.s. below with London and arrival datestamps on reverse; the right-hand pair with defect at upper right. B.P.A. Certificate (2019). S.G. 14a, 14c. Photo

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Estimate
£5,000 to £6,000

Starting price
£4800