Lot 1360
(1874-1875) two covers to the same addresse in Adelaide, S. Australia, first from Rostov (28.10/9.11.74) via England bearing 1866 1k and 1868 3k (2) and 30k (damaged) with red London Paid transit (16.11) and Adelaide receiver (8.1.75), manuscript "7¼" and "5" rates; second from Zhmernka-Volochisk (23.3/4.4.75) via Austria (16.4) and Brindisi (17.4) with oblong boxed "Frankirovano" and Adelaide receiver (21.5) on front; first somewhat soiled, both with some edge wear, still Fine and rare covers.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THESE ARE THE ONLY TWO RECORDED STAMPED COVERS TO AUSTRALIA DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.
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| Realized $4,500 |
