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Auction: SW1004 - The Collector's Series - Europe and Overseas
Lot: 1173

1874, Oct 28. Envelope from Rostov to Adelaide (South Australia) via England, franked by 1866 1k. in combination with vertically laid paper 3k. in pair and 30 k., tied by Rostov cds´s, showing rate notations, ´´London/Paid´´ and Adelaide cds´s alongside. Postal wagon n. 7-8 datestamp corresponding to the Orel-Dvinsk line, on reverse. Cover edge imperfections and stamps with faults, except for one 3 k. adhesive, of no importance for this important showpiece representing one of only two franked covers recorded addressed to Australia prior to its entry into the U.P.U. SC 17, 24, 28.

Sold for
€7,500