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Stamps and Postal History (#47MG) Closed

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Lot 91852 outer to "Messrs Tait & Co/Amoy" endorsed "P&O Con Steam Ship Chusan to Singapore" with a very fine Sydney View 3d yellow-green/blue paper SG 42 (an early impression with full margins) tied by light bars cancel of Sydney, 'SHIP LETTER/[crown]/AU*30/1852/SYDNEY' and 'HONG-KONG/3NO3/1852' b/s, rated "4" on arrival, ironed-out filing crease well clear of the stamp. Carried on the first experimental voyage of the "Chusan" to Singapore.

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$2,300
Estimate: $3,000

Stamps and Postal History (#47MG) Closed

Auction Info

  • 1852 outer to "Messrs Tait & Co/Amoy" endorsed "P&O Con Steam Ship Chusan to Singapore" with a very fine Sydney View 3d yellow-green/blue paper SG 42 (an early impression with full margins) tied by light bars cancel of Sydney, 'SHIP LETTER/[crown]/AU*30/1
  • 1852 outer to "Messrs Tait & Co/Amoy" endorsed "P&O Con Steam Ship Chusan to Singapore" with a very fine Sydney View 3d yellow-green/blue paper SG 42 (an early impression with full margins) tied by light bars cancel of Sydney, 'SHIP LETTER/[crown]/AU*30/1 - 2