cover 1871 (8 Sept.) envelope (with contents) from Arouca to Malta, marked "Via Southampton", bearing (1d.), 4d. and 6d. each centrally cancelled by "6" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/4", red Trinidad Paid d.s., large part "VIA MARSEILLES" h.s. and London Paid transit c.d.s. (30.9) with, on reverse, "6" despatch and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with a few small faults though a rare franking to a most unusual destination. Photo | Christie's

Lot 413

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cover 1871 (8 Sept.) envelope (with contents) from Arouca to Malta, marked "Via Southampton", bearing (1d.), 4d. and 6d. each centrally cancelled by "6" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/4", red Trinidad Paid d.s., large part "VIA MARSEILLES" h.s. and London Paid transit c.d.s. (30.9) with, on reverse, "6" despatch and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with a few small faults though a rare franking to a most unusual destination. Photo

Cover to Malta

cover 1871 (8 Sept.) envelope (with contents) from Arouca to Malta, marked "Via Southampton", bearing (1d.), 4d. and 6d. each centrally cancelled by "6" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/4", red Trinidad Paid d.s., large part "VIA MARSEILLES" h.s. and London Paid transit c.d.s. (30.9) with, on reverse, "6" despatch and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with a few small faults though a rare franking to a most unusual destination. Photo

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cover 1871 (8 Sept.) envelope (with contents) from Arouca to Malta, marked "Via Southampton", bearing (1d.), 4d. and 6d. each centrally cancelled by "6" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/4", red Trinidad Paid d.s., large part "VIA MARSEILLES" h.s. and London Paid transit c.d.s. (30.9) with, on reverse, "6" despatch and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with a few small faults though a rare franking to a most unusual destination. Photo