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Auction: 9011 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1053

x Victoria 1850-59 Half-Lengths 3d. Fifth Printing - S.G. 14, 14a, 14b 3d. blue, two blocks of four, [3-4/9-10] and [5-6/11-12], clearly tied by Barred Oval "1" and pre-paying the quadruple 6d. inland letter rate on 1854 (2 Sept.) OHMS front (216x95mm.) from Melbourne to Geelong; the front with some minor repairs at foot, however, a rare and unique franking. S.G. 14. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 Note: This front is the equal highest franking of the Ham Half-Lengths with one other cover from the 3d. fourth printing recorded.

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£1,600