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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 93

France and French Colonies
Two Capes - Clipper Ship Period

image Sale No: 93
Lot No:4041
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Australian States: Victoria, 1856 (Apr. 16) Melbourne, Victoria to Newark N.J. Buff cover bearing Victoria, 6d yellow orange (17), three margins tied by "1" barred numeral oval, matching "Melbourne, Victoria, AP 16, 1856" rimless oval backstamp, carried as endorsed by Clipper Frances Henty via Cape Horn to England, red London (7.17) transit backstamp and manuscript "28" cent debit to U.S., carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Liverpool Jul. 19th to Boston arriving Jul. 30th, "Boston Br. Pkt. 30 Jul" exchange cds backstamp and matching "33" due handstamp for 33¢ rate, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

This is an example of the intended 6d empire rate, but considered completely unpaid in England. This provides evidence that England did not withdraw their retaliatory rate with Victoria in November 1855.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Jun-12-2020, 18:50:36 EST
Sold For 475


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