Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 10003 - 291.-297. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 10003 New South Wales

    1835 (Nov 18): Prepaid entire letter from Port Stephens to London with fine double circle "CARRINGTON / PORT STEPHENS / POST / OFFICE" and octagonal framed "CARRINGTON / POST PAID" both in brown, with "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" transit (Dec 3) below in black. Rated at '1s.' prepaid in red manuscript (5d. to Newcastle, 4d. local ship + 3d. sea rate). Reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH" in black (Robertson In. 1) and London arrival cds (May 16, 1836) in red. A charming and extremely rare entire - just two strikes recorded of the circular Carrington handstamp - of great aesthetic appeal.rnProvenance: RL, London, 4 Sept 1963, lot 493; RL, London, 7 May 1985, lot 14; Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10534; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1014.rn 
    Ausruf : 8.500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft