cover 1863 (April) white scroll XU5 (type 1 with heavy shading, though a little roughly opened) to New Westminster, showing on face fine blue crested "POST OFFICE/VICTORIA V.I." h.s. Ex Wellburn. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5039

Stamps-BE & GB

London

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21 - 22 September 1993

Browse Sale

Lot 135

cover 1863 (April) white scroll XU5 (type 1 with heavy shading, though a little roughly opened) to New Westminster, showing on face fine blue crested ''POST OFFICE/VICTORIA V.I.'' h.s. Ex Wellburn. Photo

Price realised

GBP 230

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 250

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cover 1863 (April) white scroll XU5 (type 1 with heavy shading, though a little roughly opened) to New Westminster, showing on face fine blue crested "POST OFFICE/VICTORIA V.I." h.s. Ex Wellburn. Photo
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