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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 93

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria
1854-59 Woodblocks
Six Pence Orange
Covers
1857/58 front from Campaspie to London, marked "p Simla via Marseilles", bearing imperf 6d. dull orange [40] with Half-Length Campbell & Fergusson 3d. Stone B and Octagonal 1/- (cut to shape), each cancelled by Barred Oval "31" (rated RRRR). A fine example of the 1/9d. rate to U via Marseilles for a ¾oz. letter. Photo

Note: This steamer made four homeward sailings between February 1857 and February 1858.

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

Sold for
£420

Starting price
£240