cover 1897 2d. blue tied by a legible strike of the obliterator on 1898 (7 Mar.) envelope to Sydney, showing fine "SAMARAI/B.N.G." c.d.s. (Type 24) with, on reverse, Cooktown (21.3) and arrival (2.4) c.d.s.; a few minor tone spots. Photo | Christie's

Lot 899

899

cover 1897 2d. blue tied by a legible strike of the obliterator on 1898 (7 Mar.) envelope to Sydney, showing fine "SAMARAI/B.N.G." c.d.s. (Type 24) with, on reverse, Cooktown (21.3) and arrival (2.4) c.d.s.; a few minor tone spots. Photo

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cover 1897 2d. blue tied by a legible strike of the obliterator on 1898 (7 Mar.) envelope to Sydney, showing fine "SAMARAI/B.N.G." c.d.s. (Type 24) with, on reverse, Cooktown (21.3) and arrival (2.4) c.d.s.; a few minor tone spots. Photo