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Lot 420



Victoria, 1890 (Oct. 1) cover from Bognor to Melbourne (Nov. 11), bearing 2½d cancelled by duplex, showing framed "Deficient Postage 1½ / Fine 4 / 5d" handstamp in violet and oval "T" handstamp, Victoria Definitive ½d applied as Due (the Postage Due ½d was not issued until Dec. 24) along with Postage Due 1890 (Oct. 12-Nov.1) 1d and 4d (S.G. D2, D4) cancelled by triangular "T" handstamp, Very Fine and outstanding franking, the only recorded use of the dues on cover prior to January 1, 1891, when their use became mandatory.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

 
Realized $5,750



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