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Auction: 8021 - British Empire Stamps and Covers
Lot: 1579

x Victoria 1850-59 Half-Lengths Printed by Messers. Campbell & Fergusson 3d. Seventh Printing - Stone B - Retouched - S.G. 29b 3d. bright blue pair [17-18] with [17] showing retouch under "c" of "victoria", centrally cancelled by Barred Numeral "1" (not tied) on 1858 (19 Nov.) envelope pre-paying the 6d. inter-colonial rate from Melbourne to Deniliquin (NSW) and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival datestamps; [18] with small repaired tear at right. Very rare, this is the only cover recorded bearing the retouch in this shade. RPSV Certificate (2008). S.G. 29/29b. Photo Estimate £ 700-900

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