cover 1d. orange-red pair with margins on three sides, twice neatly cancelled and tied on 1854 (14 Dec.) entire from Melbourne addressed locally with despatch oval d.s. alongside. S.G. 23. Photo | Christie's

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20 July 2000

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Lot 996

cover 1d. orange-red pair with margins on three sides, twice neatly cancelled and tied on 1854 (14 Dec.) entire from Melbourne addressed locally with despatch oval d.s. alongside. S.G. 23. Photo

Price realised

GBP 230

Estimate

GBP 120 - GBP 150

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cover 1d. orange-red pair with margins on three sides, twice neatly cancelled and tied on 1854 (14 Dec.) entire from Melbourne addressed locally with despatch oval d.s. alongside. S.G. 23. Photo
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