Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7156
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New Caledonia 1872: New South Wales 6 d. violet, a single example used on 1875 cover endorsed "France par Sydney" mailed with circular "NLLE-CALÉDONIE / NOUMEA" cds in black (Jan 11) and carried to Sydney on the "Havilah" and struck there with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED" in black. Carried from Sydney on P&O "Ellora" and "Pera", via Brindisi with circular "AU. ITALIE V. BRIND / MOD" in red (March 14). On arrival in Gaillac taxed with handstruck '15' décimes due as an unpaid letter. A magnificent and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Tony Eastgate, Cavendish, London, 20 April 2017.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7157
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New Caledonia 1882: Stampless entire letter from Noumea to Paris, France with circular "NLLE-CALÉDONIE / NOUMEA" cds in black of despatch (Nov 8). Triangular "T" mark in black, annotated '50c.' in manuscript and taxed on arrival (Jan 10, 1883) with Duval 1881 Postage Due 20 c. black and 30 c. black (Maury T17+T18) tied by triangular handstamp in black. Closed opening tear at top but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7158
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New Caledonia 1883: Stampless entire letter from Noumea to Sommieres, France with circular "NLLE-CALÉDONIE / NOUMEA" cds in black of despatch (Nov 20) with triangular "T" mark adjacent. Carried by British Packet with circular "MODANE A PARIS" cds in red (Feb 12) and taxed on arrival with 1859 Postage Due 30 c. black (Maury T6), huge margins on all sides and portions of adjoining stamp at left neatly tied (Feb 13). A charming and rare entire. Signed Calves. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)