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Sale 93: The Dale Forster Collection of Australian - United States Mails

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Via Suez and Brindisi

Lot 4165    

Australian States: Tasmania, 1883 (May 29) Hobart, Tasmania to Hampden Me., cover bearing Tasmania, 6d bright violet, tied by "Tasmania" barred oval duplexed with "Hobart, MY 29 '83" cds, Deficient Postage/Fine_____ handstamp with ms. "4/6 = 10d to pay" rating, endorsed "Via Brindisi", red crayon "2" credit; some soiling around stamp, small flaws, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

The 4d deficiency proves the 10d Brindisi rate still in effect. P&O "Ganges" carried Brindisi mail through Suez Canal because of Cholera epidemic (Tabeart, page 43-45). There is no indication the 10d to pay was ever paid.

Realized: $400

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