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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 97

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria

1854-59 Woodblocks
Six Pence Orange

Covers
1857 (Dec.) envelope from Melbourne to New Brunswick, bearing imperf 6d. reddish brown pair [29-30] and Emblems imperf 2d. pale lilac, both tied by Barred Numeral "1", showing handstruck "d1" and manuscript "6" in red, London Paid transit c.d.s. and, on reverse, various transit and arrival datestamps. A rare cover overpaid 2d. and one of only two to New Brunswick bearing the Woodblock 6d. Photo

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

Sold for
£750

Starting price
£400