Lot 311
9d Dull green. Envelope sent from London to Melbourne with pair, Rare.




The Phillips Collection of Great Britain | Part IV | S24008
Auction: 9 July 2024 at 11:00 BST
£600
Description
9d Dull green. Envelope sent from London to Melbourne, Australia bearing a vertical pair of 9d dull green (SG195) tied by London W.C.3. duplexes for NO.12.1896. Faded appearance and folded corner perforation. One of the rarest of all Queen Victoria Surface Printed issues on cover. It was intended for use in the parcel post service and at the time no 9d letter rate existed. Believed to be the only recorded multiple of this issue on cover. SG195, Spec. K25. Cat £4,750 as a single on cover.




