Lot 1883
1883
cover TO NEWFOUNDLAND: 1872 (8 May) envelope (flap missing) from Invercargill "Via San Fransisco" to Harbour Grace, bearing 6d. blue cancelled with "S" duplex and showing a legible strike of the circular "DETAINED FOR POSTAGE" with manuscript "2", a 2d. orange applied for this and dated with similar duplex for 25 May, arrival c.d.s. also on face. An unusual franking and a rare destination. Photo
cover TO NEWFOUNDLAND: 1872 (8 May) envelope (flap missing) from Invercargill "Via San Fransisco" to Harbour Grace, bearing 6d. blue cancelled with "S" duplex and showing a legible strike of the circular "DETAINED FOR POSTAGE" with manuscript "2", a 2d. orange applied for this and dated with similar duplex for 25 May, arrival c.d.s. also on face. An unusual franking and a rare destination. Photo

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cover TO NEWFOUNDLAND: 1872 (8 May) envelope (flap missing) from Invercargill "Via San Fransisco" to Harbour Grace, bearing 6d. blue cancelled with "S" duplex and showing a legible strike of the circular "DETAINED FOR POSTAGE" with manuscript "2", a 2d. orange applied for this and dated with similar duplex for 25 May, arrival c.d.s. also on face. An unusual franking and a rare destination. Photo