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Lot 198



1867 (Apr. 8) Washington, D.C. to Sydney, New South Wales, c.d.s. on Hogan correspondence cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) and 15¢ black (77) tied by matching grids, endorsed "per Steamer via England & Marseilles", red "N. York Br. Pkt. Apr 9" transit c.d.s., red "40" credit handstamp, red "London Paid" transit, "Sydney, N.S.W. JU 13, 1867" backstamp, 30¢ with tiny tear from edge placement, Very Fine usage; 45¢ British mail rate via Marseilles for a letter weighing over ¼ ounce but not over ½ ounce.

Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: David T. Beals III

 
Realized $1,600



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