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Auction: 23013 - Stamps and Covers of the World: Featuring Superb Mauritius, the "Claremont" Collection of South West Africa and the Charles Freeland Collection of Virgin Islands
Lot: 1065

(x) Australian Colonies
South Australia
Covers and Cancellations

Mail to United States of America
1870 (1 Mar.) triple rate envelope to Kansas, marked "via Marseilles", bearing second roulette 10d. on 9d.orange-red vertical strip of three and single, perforated 1d. green and 1868-76 rouletted 2d. pair, all tied by Adelaide c.d.s., showing manuscript "3" and "6" in red, London Paid (18.4) and Chicago (3.5) transit datestamps; the envelope with some peripheral faults which affect the adhesives. A remarkable franking. Photo

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

Sold for
£280

Starting price
£280