cover 1850 (18 Jan.) entire letter from Sydney to Scotland (24.4 arrival), bearing 1850 (Jan.) 1d. reddish rose Plate I [24] and 2d. greyish blue Plate I [18], the 1d. has a vertical crease where the letter has been folded, the 2d. is a lovely example with large full margins, red oval "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" d.s. alongside on face. An extremely colourful early use of the Sydney View adhesives | Christie's

Lot 1085

1085

cover 1850 (18 Jan.) entire letter from Sydney to Scotland (24.4 arrival), bearing 1850 (Jan.) 1d. reddish rose Plate I [24] and 2d. greyish blue Plate I [18], the 1d. has a vertical crease where the letter has been folded, the 2d. is a lovely example with large full margins, red oval "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" d.s. alongside on face. An extremely colourful early use of the Sydney View adhesives

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cover 1850 (18 Jan.) entire letter from Sydney to Scotland (24.4 arrival), bearing 1850 (Jan.) 1d. reddish rose Plate I [24] and 2d. greyish blue Plate I [18], the 1d. has a vertical crease where the letter has been folded, the 2d. is a lovely example with large full margins, red oval "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" d.s. alongside on face. An extremely colourful early use of the Sydney View adhesives