image

Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1982

x Victoria "Half Length" Issues Fourth state of die, 6th. Printing 2d. dull brownish lilac, a fine example tied by butterfly "1" on 1851 (2 Jan.) entire from Melbourne to Geelong showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival datestamps; some minor creases. S.G. 15c. Photo Estimate £ 200-250 Note: Twenty-two examples of this stamp are recorded on cover, all paying the 2d. inland letter rate. provenance: Ray Kelly

Sold for
£160