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Auction: 9011 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 794

x Queensland Covers and Cancellations 1878 (26 Aug.) envelope from Brisbane to Venice, marked "Via Galle", bearing 1868-78 wmk Crown and Q, perf 12 1d. deep orange-vermilion and 2d. deep blue pair and single, each cancelled by "q.l" obliterator and showing despatch c.d.s. alongside with arrival datestamp on reverse. Rare and one of only two Queensland Chalon covers recorded going to Italy. S.G. 94, 100. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 provenance: Bernie Beston

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