Lot 281
Used to Australia: 1855, Perkins Bacon printing, 4d blue on white paper SQUARE PAIR, good to clear margins all around, tied by triangular Cape of Good Hope cancels on small envelope bearing on reverse red KALK BAY MR 12 1856 oval, red CAPETOWN MR 12 1856 oval and c.d.s. transits and rare SHIP LETTER FREE JU 19 1856 VICTORIA c.d.s. addressed to Melbourne., B.P.A. Cert.(2016).
SG 6a. (Scott 4).
Estimate $3,000 - 3,500
There are purportedly eight covers known to exist of all triangles used to Australia this being the only known pair paying the 4p inland and the 4p port charge. A wonderfully rare and atractive cover, in superior condition from an elusive town to an exotic destination.
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