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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 83

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria
1854 (4 May) mourning envelope from Melbourne to Yorkshire via Panama, marked "Per Golden Age", bearing Half-Length 1853 4th printing "white veils" 3d. deep blue pairs (2) with the left stamp of the left pair showing spectacular retouch completely obliterating the corner "e", all cancelled by Barred Oval "1", showing manuscript "2/-", "melbourne/victoria" oval d.s. below with London and arrival datestamps (18.5) on reverse; the right-hand pair with defect at upper right. A rare and desirable cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2019). S.G. 14a, 14c. Photo

Note: This cover left Melbourne on 5 May en route via the Pacific to Panama, then onwards via the RMSP Co. to Southampton arriving there on 17 July.

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

Estimate
£5,000 to £6,000

Starting price
£4800