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Lot# 20263 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20263 Tasmania

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    Courier 1853: 4 d. red-orange, Plate II, two single used examples, margins just shaved at base to large on each, used on 1854 double rate cover to Largs, Scotland endorsed "pr. Steam Packet via Melbourne", tied by "59" numeral obliterators with corresponding "LAUNCESTON" datestamp at left (Oct 24). Carried from Melbourne on the final sailing of the "S.S. Great Britain" on 22 Nov 1854, prior to a refit for Crimean War service as a troopship. Rated "1/4d." due on arrival (twice the 8d. Ship Letter fee). Reverse with framed "Liverpool / Ship" (Jan 24), Greenock and Largs datestamps. A rare and attractive.rnProvenance: Cavendish, Derby, 30 May 2013.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF