image

Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 23117 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale - e-Auction
Lot: 3158

(x) Australian Colonies
South Australia
Covers and Cancellations

Mail to United States of America
1881 (9 June) envelope to Connecticut, marked "Via San Francisco", bearing Sideface 2d. (3) tied by Adelaide c.d.s., showing "5/cents" h.s., US Postage Due 5c. with concentric rings cancel and, on reverse, San Francisco (14.7) and arrival datestamps; and 1886 (10 July) envelope to San Francisco, bearing Sideface 2d. (3, one partly affixed over right edge) tied by Ship Mail Room duplex, showing arrival c.d.s. (8.8) and "u.s. charge/to collect/5 cents" h.s.

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

Sold for
£130

Starting price
£120