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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 121

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria
1854-59 Woodblocks
Two Shillings Green
Covers
1858 (15 July) entire letter from Melbourne to Boston USA, marked "Per Emeu via Marseilles", bearing imperf 2/- dull bluish green on pale yellow [13], imperf Octagonal 1/- and rouletted Emblem 4d. on vertically laid paper, all tied by light Barred Numeral "1" and "10" in circle, showing manuscript "32" in red, London Paid and New York transit datestamps with despatch c.d.s. on reverse. A fine example of the 3/4d. ½oz. rate to USA via Marseilles. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£1,500 to £1,800

Starting price
£1200