Lot 1996
New South Wales, 1854, 1sh rosy vermilion. Rich color, large to huge margins, tied by barred oval handstamp on 1855 mourning cover to London, England, two strikes of red "Registered, Sydney" straight line handstamp and matching "5" handstamp, manuscript "Per Champion of the Sea, via Melbourne" endorsement at top, reverse with "Sydney, New South Wales, Dec 17, 1855" origin cds and "Australian Packet, Liverpool, Ja 25, 1855" transit cds and "6" rate handstamp on front, Very Fine. Scott No. 31b.SG No. 99 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525