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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2386

x New South Wales Early Letters and Handstamps 1838 (13 Dec.) entire letter from William Mc.Garvie, joint founder of the Sydney Herald, carried by the Florentia from Sydney via Pernambuco to Glasgow, rated "3" (paid). "1/4" (deleted), and "1/6" and showing fine "paid ship letter/sydney" oval d.s., the reverse with "india letter/falmouth" h.s. (In.3) in red, London and Glasgow (8.6) d.s.; interesting contents with details of prospects for new immigrants, and his property at Port Macquarie Estimate £ 80-100

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