
Lot
2255
New Hebrides, 1897, 1d + 2d Port Villa locals. In combination with New South Wales 1897 ½d slate + 2d deep blue, all tied by "New Hebrides, Villa, Dec 30, 1897" cds on cover to Sydney, N.S.W., Sydney receiving backstamp on reverse, cover with minor scuff in address panel, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare usage of the complete set of Australasian New Hebrides Company local inter-island issues on cover. Estimate $4,000 - 5,000.
Realized: $3,250