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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 125

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria

1854-59 Woodblocks
Two Shillings Green

Covers
1862 (25 Apr.) envelope from Melbourne to Canada, marked "per 'Bombay", bearing perf 12 2/- dull bluish green on pale yellow pair and Beaded Oval 4d. tied fine strikes of Melbourne datestamps paying quadruple rate via Southampton, rated "1/8" in red and "2/4" in black and showing, on reverse, London transit and Quebec arrival datestamps; the envelope with some faults. Photo

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

Sold for
£160

Starting price
£120