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Incoming Mail Overland via Southampton 1883 (May): Argentina 6 ...di più
Incoming Mail Overland via Southampton 1883 (May): Argentina 6 c.
postal card used from Buenos Aires to Charters Towers, Queensland
cancelled by a framed Buenos Aires datestamp (May 31) and prepaying
6 c. for a postcard to Queensland. The transportation of the postal
card was interrupted in London (July 1) where the “POSTCARDS TO
THIS ADDRESS / CANNOT BE FORWARDED” handstamp in red was applied
and the card returned to Argentina. Route - Royal Mail Steam Packet
Co: Departed Colon 7 June 1883 per “Nile” via Jamaica (9 June),
Jacmel (12 June) and St. Thomas (14 June) to Plymouth (28 June); by
rail to Southampton (1 July) and returned to Buenos Aires, arriving
1 Aug 1883 (62 days). Note: The reason for the refusal to forward
this postal card from England to Queensland is difficult to
determine. This card has imprinted at top “Universal Postal
Universal” for when Argentina joined the UPU in 1878. The card was
only available for delivery to UPU members and since The Australian
Colonies only joined the UPU in 1891, the postal card was thus
refused transmission in England and returned to Argentina
Crowned Circle Handstamps. New Zealand. 1844 (16 May) entire ...di più
Crowned Circle Handstamps. New Zealand. 1844 (16 May) entire letter
from John Seal Bird in Wellington to his sister Lady Maxwell in
London, with red framed "paid at/wellington" on the front, oval
"wellington/ (crown)/ my 18/ 1844/ new zealand" on the reverse and
red London receiving datestamp (5.10), manuscript '4' showing four
pence paid but deleted as a double rate letter, also '1/4' to be
paid by the recipient. Endorsed "Tyne", mail was taken off the Tyne
in the Channel after she became stuck on Margate sands. John Bird
arrived as a New Zealand Company settler with a land allocation but
struggled. An advert from the New Zealand Gazette and Wellington
Spectator gives his address at Te Aro Flat and his occupation as
Cabinet-maker, Upholsterer and Paper Hanger. The long transcribed
letter thanks Lady Maxwell for a gift of £25, building a house, the
natives demanding a high price for their land without paying "utu",
buying a section, buying a brick making machine and a flour mill;
most interesting. S.G. CC8 (Estimate £150 - £200)
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Overland via Marseilles 1858 (April 11): Entire from Sydney, ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1858 (April 11): Entire from Sydney, New
South Wales to Genova, Kingdom of Sardinia endorsed "per 'Victoria'
via Marseilles" bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 6 d. grey,
imperforate with four large margins and 1 s. brownish-red, good
margins, small nick at top left, cancelled by the Sydney bars
obliterator and prepaying 1 s. 6 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter to
Sardinia. “20” (dècimes) manuscript in black debit to France for
forwarding to Sardinia with clear transit datestamps on the
reverse. A very fine cover and a rare destination from the
Australian Colonies. Four classic period covers recorded from New
South Wales to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Route - European and
Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 11 April 1858 per
“Victoria” via Galle (1 May) to Suez; overland to Alexandria.
P&O Line: “Cambria” (8 June) to Malta (11 June) Royal Mail
Steam Packet Co: “Wye” (11 June) to Marseilles; by rail from
Marseilles (14 June) via Paris to Genova, arriving 17 June 1858 (70
days)
Overland via Marseilles 1859 (Aug 15): Cover from Sydney, New ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1859 (Aug 15): Cover from Sydney, New South
Wales to Offenbach, Grand Duchy of Hesse endorsed “Via Overland and
Southampton for Frankfurt a/m in Germany”, bearing 1854 New South
Wales Diadem 6 d. olive-grey, four close to large margins, just
touched at top right, lightly cancelled by the Sydney duplex and
prepaying 6 d. and underpaid 11 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter of 1
s. 5 d. to the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Despite endorsement, the cover
was placed in the Marseilles mails for quicker delivery. “A.U.UEB
FRANKREICH” in black (not listed by Van Der Linden) applied by the
Thurn & Taxis Post in Frankfurt for transit through France. “16”
manuscript in blue scored through and re-rated “25” (kreuzer)
credit to France plus an additional “9” (kreuzer) for internal
German delivery totalling 34 kreuzer. “34” (kreuzer) manuscript in
blue plus an additional “1” (kreuzer) for local delivery to be paid
by the recipient. Multiple transit datestamps on the reverse, a
small part of the lower backflap missing, otherwise very fine.
Illustrated in "Maritime Connections to and from New South Wales"
by Paul Wijnants on page 83. Highly colourful and a destination
rarity from the Australian Colonies, being the only recorded cover
from New South Wales to the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Route - P&O
Line: Departed Sydney 15 Aug 1859 per “Salsette” via Port Louis (9
Sept) to Suez; overland to Alexandria; “Panther” (30 Sept) via
Malta (3 Oct) to Marseilles (6 Oct); by rail from Marseilles via
Paris and Frankfurt to Offenbach, arriving 8 Oct 1859 (55 days).
Note: The postal system of Hesse was privately operated by the
Prussian post. Provenance: Collection Palmer
Overland via Marseilles 1858 (Oct 11): Cover from Sydney, New ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1858 (Oct 11): Cover from Sydney, New South
Wales to London bearing 1854 New South Wales 6 d. greyish-brown,
imperforate, 1856 Diadem 1 d. orange-vermillion and 2 d. blue, all
with good to touched margins, cancelled by the “N.S.W.” oval
handstamp and prepaying 9 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to England.
Neat and attractive, a rare three colour combination franking with
just three imperforate covers recorded making up this 9 d. rate.
Route: European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 11
Oct 1858 per “Victoria” to Galle (8 Nov); “Victoria’s” engine-room
flooded and the mail was transferred to: P&O Line: “Oneida” (13
Nov) to Aden; “Oneida” suffered engine failure and the mail
transferred to: “Bengal” to Suez (5 Dec); overland to Alexandria;
“Niagara” (7 Dec) to Malta. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co: “Wye” to
Marseilles (13 Dec); by rail to London arriving 15 Dec 1858 (65
days). Note: There were twenty-one incidents with the steamer
“Victoria” affecting the transportation and delivery of the mail,
which is covered in more detail in “Australasian Wreck Mail” by
Brian Peace on page 73
Overland via Marseilles 1857 (July 18): Entire endorsed "Per
Steamer ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1857 (July 18): Entire endorsed "Per Steamer Columbian - Via Marseilles” from Sydney, New South Wales to Isère, France bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 6 d. greyish-brown, almost four margins, cancelled by the Sydney bars obliterator and prepaying 6 d. and underpaid 7 d. (but not taxed) for a ¼ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 1 d. to France. Arrival datestamp of Isère (Sept 19) on the reverse and charged “10” (dècimes) manuscript in black for French internal postage to be paid upon receipt. A fine entire. Route - European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 18 July 1857 per “Columbian” via Galle (17 Aug) to Suez (7 Sept); overland to Alexandria. P&O Line: “Valetta” (12 Sept) via Malta (15 Sept) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles, arriving Isere 19 Sept 1857 (63 days). Provenance: Collection Davis, Forster
Overland via Marseilles 1859 (Oct 14): Second sheet of entire
letter ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1859 (Oct 14): Second sheet of entire letter from Sydney, New South Wales to Leamington, England endorsed “via Marseilles” at upper left, bearing 1854 New South Wales 1 s. pale red, margins close to large, neatly cancelled by Sydney duplex and prepaying 1 s. for a 1 ounce ship letter to England. Very fine and attractive. Route - P&O Line: Departed Sydney per “Emeu” 14 Oct 1859 via Port Louis (9 Nov) to Suez (28 Nov); overland to Alexandria; “Valetta” (30 Nov) via Malta (3 Dec) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (6 Dec) via London to Leamington, arriving 8 Dec 1859 (55 days)
Overland via Marseilles 1858 (May 11): Entire from Sydney, New
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1858 (May 11): Entire from Sydney, New South Wales to Bordeaux, France bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 1 s. brownish-red, imperforate with four huge margins and 1856 2 d. blue, imperforate, four close to large margins, clearly cancelled by the Sydney bars obliterator, prepaying 1 s. 2 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to France. Endorsed “per European via Marseilles” at top and “10” (dècimes) handstamp in black for French internal postage to be paid by the recipient. Multiple datestamps on the reverse and small part of back flap missing. Fine and attractive, with New South Wales imperforate covers to France being, somewhat surprisingly, rare. Signed Calves. Route - European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 11 May 1858 per “European” via Galle (9 June) to Suez (30 June); overland to Alexandria. P&O Line: “Treviot” (2 July) to Malta. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co: “Wye” (6 July) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (9 July) via Paris to Bordeaux, arriving 18 July 1858 (67 days)
Overland via Marseilles 1857 (Oct 13): Entire from Sydney, New
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1857 (Oct 13): Entire from Sydney, New South Wales to Genova, Kingdom of Sardinia endorsed "per Simla via Marseille" bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 1 s. brownish-red, imperforate pair with four good to large margins, cancelled by Sydney bars obliterator and prepaid 2 s. comprising 1 s. 6 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter to the Kingdom of Sardinia plus 6 d. Supplementary fee transportation to Melbourne. “20” (dècimes) manuscript in black debit to France for forwarding to Sardinia and with clear transit datestamps on the reverse. Very fine and a very scarce usage of this 1 s. shade on cover and an important imperforate destination from the Australian Colonies with just four covers recorded from New South Wales to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Signed E. Asinelli. Route - Australasian Steam Navigation Co: Departed Sydney 13 Oct 1857 per “City of Sydney” to Melbourne. European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Melbourne (16 Oct) per “Simla” via Galle (6 Nov) to Suez (20 Nov); overland to Alexandria. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co: “Tamar” (27 Nov) to Malta (30 Nov); "Vanguard” to Marseilles (3 Dec) ; by rail from Marseilles via Paris to Genoa, arriving 5 Dec 1857 (59 days). Note: During the period 1856-1870, a Supplementary Mail was generally arranged to catch the mail steamer service to Melbourne. This was advertised for a period of one to three days following the departure of the main steamer from Sydney to Melbourne. Mail was accepted upon a Late Fee of 6 d. in addition to the postage. This additional charge was advertised as a Supplementary Fee
Overland via Marseilles 1860 (April 22): Cover from Sydney, New
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1860 (April 22): Cover from Sydney, New South Wales to Nordenhamm, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg endorsed “per Emeu in closed mail to France”, bearing 1860 New South Wales Diadem 6 d. grey-brown, perf. 12, pair, neatly cancelled by Sydney duplex and prepaying 1 s. and underpaid 8 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 8 d. to the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. “F. 59” Franco-German Convention handstamp (Van der Linden fig. 1199) in black (tying the lower stamp) and “17” (silbergroschen) manuscript in blue to be paid on receipt. Fine and rare: the only recorded cover from the Australian Colonies to the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg and the only recorded example of the “F.59” Convention handstamp on mail from New South Wales. Route - P&O Line: Departed Sydney per “Emeu” 22 April 1860 via Galle (17 May) to Suez (2 June); overland to Alexandria; “Panther” (4 June) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (10 June) via Paris and Aachen to Oldenburg, arriving 12 June 1860 (49 days). Note: Illustrated in "Maritime Connections to and from New South Wales" by Paul Wijnants on page 76. Provenance: Collection 'Alvarado', Palmer
Overland via Marseilles 1864 (Oct 22): Cover from Sydney, New ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1864 (Oct 22): Cover from Sydney, New South
Wales to London bearing 1862 New South Wales Diadem 6 d.
reddish-purple and two 8 d. yellow-orange (scarce on letter),
cancelled by the Sydney duplex and prepaying 1 s. 10 d. comprising
1 s. 4 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter to England plus 6 d. Late Fee
levied after the closure of the mails. A very fine and rare
franking. Route - P&O Line: Departed Sydney 22 Oct 1864 per
“Bombay” to Galle (15 Nov); “Simla” (17 Nov) to Suez (3 Dec);
overland to Alexandria; “Euxine” (5 Dec) via Malta (8 Dec) to
Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles to London, arriving 13 Dec 1864
(52 days). Note: New South Wales temporarily increased the rates
via Marseilles from the 1 July 1864 to the 14 November 1864
becoming 1 s. 4 d for a ½ ounce ship letter via Marseilles. After
this date, the old rate of 10 d. was again resumed. Letters would
have been charged at the higher rates for only four P&O
sailings from Sydney from the July to October monthly voyages.
During the four month period of the temporary rate increase, mail
sent via Southampton during this time was readily available. Thus
mail sent via Marseilles during this period is rare, with only a
few examples recorded. Provenance: Collection Davis, Forster,
Palmer
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Dec 23): Cover from Sydney, New ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Dec 23): Cover from Sydney, New South
Wales to London endorsed “via Marseilles, the Supplementary Mail
via Melbourne” at upper left, bearing 1863 New South Wales 2 d.
pale blue and 1862 Diadem 6 d. reddish-purple, four examples, one
with perf. faults, cancelled by the Sydney duplex. Prepaid 2 s. 2
d. comprising 1 s. 8 d. for a 1 ounce ship letter to England plus 6
d. Supplementary Fee levied after the closure of the mails. Side
flaps missing but generally fine, a very scarce supplementary fee
cover during the perforated Diadem series. Route - Australasian
Steam Navigation Co: Supplementary mail departed Sydney 23 Dec 1863
per “Wonga Wonga” to Melbourne. P&O Line: Departed Melbourne
(26 Dec) per “Northam” to Galle (15 Jan 1864); “Carnatic” (18 Jan)
to Suez (1 Feb); overland to Alexandria; “Massilia” (4 Feb) to
Marseilles (10 Feb); by rail from Marseilles to London arriving 12
Feb 1864 (51 days). Note: During the period 1856-1870, a
Supplementary Mail was generally arranged to catch the mail steamer
service to Melbourne. This was advertised for a period of one to
three days following the departure of the main steamer to
Melbourne. Mail was accepted upon a Late Fee of 6 d. in addition to
the postage. This additional charge was advertised as a
Supplementary Fee. Just seven examples recorded of the
supplementary mail fee via Marseilles between 1863-70. Provenance:
Collection Hutson, Palmer
New South Wales, 1854, Queen Victoria, 6d olive gray. ...di più
New South Wales, 1854, Queen Victoria, 6d olive gray. Watermarked
"6". Large margined single, canceled with barred oval on 1857 cover
to London, "pr Mark of Judah" manuscript at upper left, large
numeral "3" handstamp and "London, Paid, Mr 2, 1857" tombstone
datestamp all in red, the latter ties the stamp to the cover,
backstamped with Sydney origin and "Plymouth, Ship Letter"
datestamps, Extremely Fine and choice, very scarce in outstanding
condition. SG No. 95. Scott No. 27; Estimate $500 - 750.
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
Neusüdwales, 1854, Königin Victoria, 6d olivgrau. Mit Wasserzeichen "6" . Breite Ränder einzeln, gestempelt mit Rost-Ellipsenstempel auf 1857 Brief nach London, "pr Mark von Judah" handschriftlich oben links, große Nummer "3" Handstempel und "London, gezahlt, Mr 2,1857" Grabsteinstempel alle in rot, die letztere knüpft die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag, rückseitig gestempelt mit Sydney Ursprung und "Plymouth, Schiffsbrief" Datumsstempel, extrem fein und Kabinett, sehr selten in hervorragend Erhaltung. SG Nr. 95. Scott Nr. 27; Schätzpreis $500 - 750.
New South Wales, 1852, Queen Victoria, 3d green, medium paper. ...di più
New South Wales, 1852, Queen Victoria, 3d green, medium paper. Tied
on 1853 cover from Sydney to London with oval dumb cancel, endorsed
"per Pelham" at left, backstamped, London cds, stamp cut in at
bottom & creased by file fold, attractive Very Fine appearance. SG
No. 66. Scott No. 17; Estimate $150 - 200
New South Wales, 1860, Queen Victoria, 8d bright yellow, perf ...di più
New South Wales, 1860, Queen Victoria, 8d bright yellow, perf 13.
Tied on cover from Sydney to Dordogne, France with "Sydney No 6,
1868" duplex cancel; red French Via Suez maritime transit cds at
right, backstamped with various transit markings and Dordogne
receiving cds, Very Fine, a scarce 8d single franking. SG No. 167c.
Scott No. 41; Estimate $200 - 300
New South Wales, 1854, Queen Victoria, 6d gray. Watermarked ...di più
New South Wales, 1854, Queen Victoria, 6d gray. Watermarked "6".
Additionally franked with Registration 1856, 6d orange & blue (F1),
both stamps with large margins and tied to small 1857 cover to
Harrington, England by barred oval cancels, oval "Registered,
Sydney, N.S.W., Ju 18, 1857" date stamp and registered G.P.O
transit marking from London both in red, back stamped with
Harrington receiving mark, Extremely Fine. SG No. 94, 105. Scott
No. 29; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL RARITY IN PERFECT
CONDITION.
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
Neusüdwales, 1854, Königin Victoria, 6d grau. Mit Wasserzeichen "6" . Zusätzlich frankiert mit Einschreiben 1856,6d orange und blau (F1), beide Marken mit breiten Rändern und entwertet auf kleines 1857 Brief nach Harrington, England durch Kreuzrostovalstempel, oval "Einschreiben, Sydney, N. S. W. Ju 18,1857" Datumsstempel und Einschreiben G. P. O Transitvermerk von London beide in rot, Rückseite gestempelt mit Harrington Ankunftsstempel, Kabinett. SG Nr. 94,105. Scott Nr. 29; Schätzpreis $1,500 - 2,000. eine außergewöhnliche Rarität in perfekter Erhaltung.
New South Wales, 1864, Queen Victoria, 6d purple, perf 13. ...di più
New South Wales, 1864, Queen Victoria, 6d purple, perf 13. Two
singles in combination with two 1863, 2d blue, perf 13 (46), tied
on 1865 cover from Sydney to Shaftsbury, England with "Sydney My
22, 65" duplex; endorsed via Marseille at left, backstamped
Shaftsbury cds, Very Fine and attractive. SG No. 165. Scott No. 40;
Estimate $300 - 400
New South Wales, 1860, Queen Victoria, 8d bright yellow, perf 13.
Two ...di più New South Wales, 1860, Queen Victoria, 8d bright yellow, perf 13. Two singles tied on 1867 mourning cover from Sydney to Glasgow with "Sydney Ju 22, 67 duplex", endorsed "per Geelong via Marseille" at left, backstamped "Glasgow Au 13, 67" cds, Very Fine, a scarce 8d usage. SG No. 167c. Scott No. 41; Estimate $200 - 300
Australian Colonies. New South Wales. 1852 (12 Nov.) entire ...di più
Australian Colonies. New South Wales. 1852 (12 Nov.) entire letter
from Sydney to Liverpool, marked "Per Clifton", rated "8", bearing
Sydney View 3d. (touched along top) and Laureated 2d., both
cancelled by dumb obliterator with the 2d. tied by manuscript mark
and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (27.4.53) datestamps.
A scarce mixed issue franking. Photo (Estimate £500 - £600)
Overland via Marseilles 1861 (Feb 14): Cover from Ipswich,
Queensland ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1861 (Feb 14): Cover from Ipswich, Queensland to Ilminster, England endorsed “Via Marseilles” at top, bearing 1860 Queensland Chalon 6 d. green, imperforate, two single examples with four close to good margins, the stamps unobtrusively excised and replaced, cancelled by rays numeral “87” in black and prepaying 1 s. for a ½ ounce ship letter to England. Transit datestamps on obverse and reverse on a neat and very attractive cover. Illustrated on Page 161 in “The Pre-UPU Mail of Queensland” by Ben Palmer. Multiples of imperforate Queenlsnad Chalon are very rare on cover. Route - Australasian Steam Navigation Co: Departed Brisbane 14 Feb 1861 per “Telegraph” to Sydney. P&O Line: Departed Sydney (20 Feb) per “Salsette” to Galle (16 March); “Colombo” (19 March) to Suez (3 April); overland to Alexandria; “Vectis” (5 April) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles via London to Ilminster, arriving 13 April 1860 (61 days). Provenance: Collection Beston, Manning
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Feb 18): Cover from ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Feb 18): Cover from Brisbane,
Queensland to Glasgow, Scotland endorsed “via Marseilles”, bearing
1860-61 Queensland Chalon 3 d. brown, 6 d. deep green and 6 d.
yellow-green (two examples), rough perf. 14-16, lightly cancelled
and prepaying 1 s. 9 d. for a ¾ ounce ship letter to Scotland. Fine
and rare - a most attractive three colour franking. Route -
Australasian Steam Navigation Co: Departed Brisbane 18 Feb 1863 per
“Telegraph” to Sydney (20 Feb) P&O Line: Departed Sydney (21
Feb) per “Madras” to Galle (15 March); “Simla” (18 March) to Suez
(1 April); overland to Alexandria; “Vectis” (4 April) via Malta (7
April) to Marseilles (10 April); by rail via London to Glasgow
arriving 13 April 1863 (55 days). Note: The 9 d. rate via
Marseilles for a ¾ ounce ship letter was only available for a year
from 1 Aug 1862 to 1 Aug 1863 whereupon the ½ ounce ship letter
rate to England was standardised to 10 d. This cover is the only
recorded example of a correctly prepaid ¾ ounce ship letter from
Queensland via Marseilles during this period. Illustrated in “The
Pre-UPU Mail of Queensland” on page 167 and in “Queensland Postal
Rates and Charges 1832-1913” on page 25. Provenance: Collection
Campbell
Overland via Marseilles 1862 (Dec 2): Cover from ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1862 (Dec 2): Cover from Gladstone,
Queensland to London endorsed “via Marseilles” bearing 1861
Queensland Chalon 6 d. deep green, rough perf.14-16, a strip of
three lightly cancelled and prepaying 1 s. 6 d. and underpaid 3 d.
for a ¾ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 9 d. to England. The largest
multiple recorded of the Queensland 6 d. Chalon rough perforated
14-16 known on cover. Outstanding quality for this period and a
very rare cover. Route - Queensland Steam Navigation Co: Departed
Gladstone 2 Dec 1862 per “Clarence” to Brisbane. Australasian Steam
Navigation Co: Departed Brisbane (6 Dec) per “Telegraph” to Sydney.
P&O Line: Departed Sydney (22 Dec) per “Northam” to Galle (15
Jan 1863); “Bengal” (18 Jan) to Suez (1 Feb); overland to
Alexandria; “Vectis” (4 Feb) via Malta (7 Feb) to Marseilles (10
Feb), by rail from Marseilles to London, arriving 12 Feb 1863 (72
days). Note: In “The Pre-UPU Mail of Queensland”, Ben Palmer's
census records only one cover correctly prepaid 1 s. 9 d. for a ¾
oz ship letter to England (see the following lot). There is another
dated 14 February 1862 also prepaid 1 s. 6 d. as a comparison to
this cover. These three covers are the only examples recorded of
this ¾ ounce ship letter rate which was only available for eighteen
months until 1 August 1863. Provenance: Collection Manning
Overland via Marseilles 1865 (April 19): Cover from ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1865 (April 19): Cover from Brisbane,
Queensland to London endorsed "via Marseilles” bearing 1863
Queensland Chalon 1 d. orange-vermillion, 3 d. brown and 1 s. grey,
each lightly cancelled by the rays “QL” of Brisbane and prepaying 1
s. 4 d. comprising 10 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter to England plus
6 d. Late Fee levied after the closure of the mails. Unlisted in
the Palmer census. A rare three colour franking, being the only
recorded cover with this combination of values. Outstanding quality
and a showpiece. Route - Private steamship: Departed Brisbane 19
April 1865 per “Collaroy” to Sydney. P&O Line: Departed Sydney
(22 April) per “Bombay” to Galle (7 June); “Candia” (8 June) to
Suez (26 July); overland to Alexandria; “Delta” (27 June) via Malta
(1 July) to Marseilles (4 July); by rail to London, arriving 5 July
1865 (77 days)
Australian Colonies. Queensland. 1864 (18 May) mourning envelope
from ...di più Australian Colonies. Queensland. 1864 (18 May) mourning envelope from Ipswich to Glasgow, marked "Per Telegraph", bearing 1863-67 perf 12½x13 rough 2d. blue pair with perforations cut off and 6d. apple-green, all neatly cancelled "87" and showing, on reverse, despatch, Brisbane (18.5) and arrival (14.7) datestamps. A neat and attractive franking illustrating the 10d. per half ounce rate via Marseilles. S.G. 31, 33. Photo (Estimate £250 - £300)
Overland via Marseilles 1860 (March 20): Entire letter from
Adelaide, ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1860 (March 20): Entire letter from Adelaide, South Australia to Whitehaven, England endorsed “per Northam Via Marseilles” at upper left, bearing 1859 South Australia rouletted 1 d. yellow-green, 2 d. red and 1860 6 d. violet blue, cancelled by the circular bars postmark of Adelaide and prepaying 9 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to England. A very fine and rare cover bearing both the first and second roulette issues. Route - P&O Line: Departed Adelaide 20 March 1860 per “Northam” via Galle (7 April) to Suez (23 April); overland to Alexandria; “Vectis” (27 April) via Malta (30 April) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (3 May) to London, arriving 5 May 1860 (46 days). Note: This cover shows the transition between the First and Second roulette issues of South Australia. The 1 d. and 2 d. values are from the First issue, whilst the 6 d. value is from the Second issue. This entire, dated the 17.3.1860, is earliest example of the Second Roulette issue recorded and pre-dates the Stanley Gibbons listing by two days
Overland via Marseilles 1859 (July 29): Cover from Adelaide, ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1859 (July 29): Cover from Adelaide, South
Australia to Renfrew, Scotland endorsed “Per Northam Via
Marseilles” at upper left, bearing 1859 South Australia rouletted 1
s. orange, lightly cancelled by the Adelaide circular bars
obliterator at top and leaving the profile clear, prepaying 1 s.
for a ½ ounce ship letter to England. Just six covers recorded with
the 1 s. orange first roulette. A cover of outstanding quality and
the finest example of this stamp recorded on cover. Route - P&O
Line: Departed Adelaide 20 July 1859 per “Northam”, via Port Louis
(7 Aug) to Suez (28 Aug); overland to Alexandria; “Panther” (5 Feb)
via Malta (8 Sept) to Marseilles (12 Sept); by rail via London to
Renfrew arriving 15 Sept 1859 (57 days). Provenance: Collection
Gibson, Blake, 'Chartwell'
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Nov 26): Cover from Meadows, ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1863 (Nov 26): Cover from Meadows, South
Australia to Belbroughton, England bearing 1860 South Australia
rouletted 1 d. bright yellow-green, 2 d. pale vermillion and 6 d.
violet-blue each cancelled by the barred diamond “99” of Meadows
(rated RR in “The Handheld Postmarks of South Australia”),
prepaying 9 d. and underpaid 1 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter of 10
d. to England. “DEFICIENT POSTAGE “1” / FINE “6” handstamp in black
(just ties the 6 d. adhesive) applied at Adelaide. “7” (pence)
manuscript in black representing the deficient postage to be paid
by the recipient (the rate for a ½ ounce ship letter to England
increased from 9 d. to 10 d. on the 14 July 1863). Very fine and a
rare three colour franking. Route - Australasian Steam Navigation
Co: Departed Adelaide 26 Nov 1863 per “Rangatira” to King Georges
Sound. P&O Line: Departed King Georges Sound (2 Dec) per
“Madras” to Galle (16 Dec); “Candia” (17 Dec) to Suez (30 Dec);
overland to Alexandria; French Steamship: “Moeris” (1 Jan 1864) via
Malta (7 Jan) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles via London to
Belbroughton, arriving 10 Jan 1864 (48 days). Note: The datestamps
on the reverse of this cover indicate that it was carried by the
quicker French steam service via Marseilles. The P&O service
mail arrived in London later on the 13 Jan 1863
Overland via Marseilles 1861 (March 26): Cover from Adelaide, ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1861 (March 26): Cover from Adelaide, South
Australia to Servon, France bearing 1860 South Australia 6 d.
violet-blue cancelled by the “PAID” Adelaide datestamp in blue,
prepaid 6 d. and underpaid 7 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 1
d. to France. “5” (dècimes) handstamp in black for the French
internal postage to be paid upon receipt. “CURCIER, HAWKE & Co. /
ADELAIDE” merchants handstamp in blue at left and with multiple
French transit datestamps on the reverse. Very scarce - the
earliest stamped cover from South Australia to France via
Marseilles - an early usage and very fine. Route - Australasian
Steam Navigation Co: Departed Adelaide 26 March 1861 per
“Balclutha’ for King Georges Sound. P&O Line: Departed King
Georges Sound (31 March) per “Jeddo” to Galle (13 April); “Nemeses”
(20 April) to Suez (4 May); overland to Alexandria; “Valetta” (5
May) to Marseilles (11 May); by rail from Marseilles via Paris to
Servon, arriving 13 May 1861 (49 days)
Overland Mail via Marseilles 1857 (Feb 11): Entire from ...di più
Overland Mail via Marseilles 1857 (Feb 11): Entire from Hobart,
Tasmania to Paris, France endorsed "Simla, Overland Mail via
Marseilles" bearing 1856 Tasmania Chalon 2 d. green and 4 d. blue,
the 2 d. with large margins and the 4 d. just touched at left;
lightly cancelled and prepaying 6 d. and underpaid 7 d. (though not
taxed) for a ¼ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 1 d. to France. Marseille
transit datestamp in red ties both stamps with “10” (dècimes)
handstamp in black for internal postage to be paid upon receipt.
The earliest of the four imperforate Tasmanian covers recorded to
France. Very rare and one of the finest Chalon covers of the period
to an exceptional destination. Cert. BPA (2021). Route - Tasmanian
Steam Navigation Co: Departed Hobart 11 Feb 1857 per “City of
Hobart” to Melbourne (13 Feb), European and Australian Royal Mail
Co: Departed Melbourne 15 Feb 1857 per “Simla” via Galle (10 March)
to Suez (26 March); overland to Alexandria. Cunard Line: “Jura” (28
March) to Malta; “Cambria” (31 March) to Marseilles; by rail from
Marseilles to Paris, arriving 5 April 1857 (48 days). Provenance:
Collection J. Blanc
Overland via Marseilles 1861 (Sept 22): Cover from Hobart, ...di più
Overland via Marseilles 1861 (Sept 22): Cover from Hobart, Tasmania
to Birmingham, England endorsed “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1863
Tasmania Chalon 1 d. brick-red, 2 d. slate-green and 1860 6 d.
grey, imperforate, margins generally fine, cancelled by the Hobart
bars obliterator and prepaying 9 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to
England. Hobart despatch datestamp in red. Top flap missing
otherwise a rare and attractive three colour franking. Five
imperforate three colour frankings are recorded for the 9 d. ship
letter rate via Marseilles. Route - Launceston Steam Navigation Co:
Departed Launceston 22 Sept 1861 per “Black Swan’ to Melbourne (24
Sept). P&O Line: Departed Melbourne (25 Sept) per “Salsette” to
Galle (20 Oct); “Candia” to Suez (4 Nov); overland to Alexandria;
“Valetta” (6 Nov) to Marseilles (12 Nov); by rail from Marseilles
via London to Birmingham, arriving 16 Nov 1861 (56 days)
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Lotto 1010 (x)
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Lotto 3122
SG
94+101
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Lotto 3132
SG
95
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Lotto 3125
SG
96+107+112
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Lotto 3115
SG
96
Steamer ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1857 (July 18): Entire endorsed "Per Steamer Columbian - Via Marseilles” from Sydney, New South Wales to Isère, France bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 6 d. greyish-brown, almost four margins, cancelled by the Sydney bars obliterator and prepaying 6 d. and underpaid 7 d. (but not taxed) for a ¼ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 1 d. to France. Arrival datestamp of Isère (Sept 19) on the reverse and charged “10” (dècimes) manuscript in black for French internal postage to be paid upon receipt. A fine entire. Route - European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 18 July 1857 per “Columbian” via Galle (17 Aug) to Suez (7 Sept); overland to Alexandria. P&O Line: “Valetta” (12 Sept) via Malta (15 Sept) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles, arriving Isere 19 Sept 1857 (63 days). Provenance: Collection Davis, Forster
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Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 3133
SG
100
letter ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1859 (Oct 14): Second sheet of entire letter from Sydney, New South Wales to Leamington, England endorsed “via Marseilles” at upper left, bearing 1854 New South Wales 1 s. pale red, margins close to large, neatly cancelled by Sydney duplex and prepaying 1 s. for a 1 ounce ship letter to England. Very fine and attractive. Route - P&O Line: Departed Sydney per “Emeu” 14 Oct 1859 via Port Louis (9 Nov) to Suez (28 Nov); overland to Alexandria; “Valetta” (30 Nov) via Malta (3 Dec) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (6 Dec) via London to Leamington, arriving 8 Dec 1859 (55 days)
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Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 3123
SG
101+112
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1858 (May 11): Entire from Sydney, New South Wales to Bordeaux, France bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 1 s. brownish-red, imperforate with four huge margins and 1856 2 d. blue, imperforate, four close to large margins, clearly cancelled by the Sydney bars obliterator, prepaying 1 s. 2 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to France. Endorsed “per European via Marseilles” at top and “10” (dècimes) handstamp in black for French internal postage to be paid by the recipient. Multiple datestamps on the reverse and small part of back flap missing. Fine and attractive, with New South Wales imperforate covers to France being, somewhat surprisingly, rare. Signed Calves. Route - European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Sydney 11 May 1858 per “European” via Galle (9 June) to Suez (30 June); overland to Alexandria. P&O Line: “Treviot” (2 July) to Malta. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co: “Wye” (6 July) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (9 July) via Paris to Bordeaux, arriving 18 July 1858 (67 days)
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Lotto 3118
1 altra immagine
SG
101
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1857 (Oct 13): Entire from Sydney, New South Wales to Genova, Kingdom of Sardinia endorsed "per Simla via Marseille" bearing 1854 New South Wales Diadem 1 s. brownish-red, imperforate pair with four good to large margins, cancelled by Sydney bars obliterator and prepaid 2 s. comprising 1 s. 6 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter to the Kingdom of Sardinia plus 6 d. Supplementary fee transportation to Melbourne. “20” (dècimes) manuscript in black debit to France for forwarding to Sardinia and with clear transit datestamps on the reverse. Very fine and a very scarce usage of this 1 s. shade on cover and an important imperforate destination from the Australian Colonies with just four covers recorded from New South Wales to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Signed E. Asinelli. Route - Australasian Steam Navigation Co: Departed Sydney 13 Oct 1857 per “City of Sydney” to Melbourne. European and Australian Royal Mail Co: Departed Melbourne (16 Oct) per “Simla” via Galle (6 Nov) to Suez (20 Nov); overland to Alexandria. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co: “Tamar” (27 Nov) to Malta (30 Nov); "Vanguard” to Marseilles (3 Dec) ; by rail from Marseilles via Paris to Genoa, arriving 5 Dec 1857 (59 days). Note: During the period 1856-1870, a Supplementary Mail was generally arranged to catch the mail steamer service to Melbourne. This was advertised for a period of one to three days following the departure of the main steamer from Sydney to Melbourne. Mail was accepted upon a Late Fee of 6 d. in addition to the postage. This additional charge was advertised as a Supplementary Fee
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Lotto 3136
SG
143
South ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1860 (April 22): Cover from Sydney, New South Wales to Nordenhamm, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg endorsed “per Emeu in closed mail to France”, bearing 1860 New South Wales Diadem 6 d. grey-brown, perf. 12, pair, neatly cancelled by Sydney duplex and prepaying 1 s. and underpaid 8 d. for a ½ ounce ship letter of 1 s. 8 d. to the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. “F. 59” Franco-German Convention handstamp (Van der Linden fig. 1199) in black (tying the lower stamp) and “17” (silbergroschen) manuscript in blue to be paid on receipt. Fine and rare: the only recorded cover from the Australian Colonies to the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg and the only recorded example of the “F.59” Convention handstamp on mail from New South Wales. Route - P&O Line: Departed Sydney per “Emeu” 22 April 1860 via Galle (17 May) to Suez (2 June); overland to Alexandria; “Panther” (4 June) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (10 June) via Paris and Aachen to Oldenburg, arriving 12 June 1860 (49 days). Note: Illustrated in "Maritime Connections to and from New South Wales" by Paul Wijnants on page 76. Provenance: Collection 'Alvarado', Palmer
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Lotto 3150
SG
163+167b
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Lotto 3149
SG
192+163
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300.00 CHF
(app. 329 EUR)
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(app. 329 EUR)
Rumsey Auctions
Lotto 6
SC
27
SG
95
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
Neusüdwales, 1854, Königin Victoria, 6d olivgrau. Mit Wasserzeichen "6" . Breite Ränder einzeln, gestempelt mit Rost-Ellipsenstempel auf 1857 Brief nach London, "pr Mark von Judah" handschriftlich oben links, große Nummer "3" Handstempel und "London, gezahlt, Mr 2,1857" Grabsteinstempel alle in rot, die letztere knüpft die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag, rückseitig gestempelt mit Sydney Ursprung und "Plymouth, Schiffsbrief" Datumsstempel, extrem fein und Kabinett, sehr selten in hervorragend Erhaltung. SG Nr. 95. Scott Nr. 27; Schätzpreis $500 - 750.
300.00 USD
(app. 253 EUR)
08.12.2025 08:00 CET
(app. 253 EUR)
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Lotto 1091
SC
17
SG
66
80.00 USD
(app. 67 EUR)
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(app. 67 EUR)
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Lotto 1096
SC
41
SG
167c
100.00 USD
(app. 84 EUR)
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(app. 84 EUR)
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Lotto 7
SC
29
SG
94, 105
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
Neusüdwales, 1854, Königin Victoria, 6d grau. Mit Wasserzeichen "6" . Zusätzlich frankiert mit Einschreiben 1856,6d orange und blau (F1), beide Marken mit breiten Rändern und entwertet auf kleines 1857 Brief nach Harrington, England durch Kreuzrostovalstempel, oval "Einschreiben, Sydney, N. S. W. Ju 18,1857" Datumsstempel und Einschreiben G. P. O Transitvermerk von London beide in rot, Rückseite gestempelt mit Harrington Ankunftsstempel, Kabinett. SG Nr. 94,105. Scott Nr. 29; Schätzpreis $1,500 - 2,000. eine außergewöhnliche Rarität in perfekter Erhaltung.
1450.00 USD
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Lotto 1094
SC
40
SG
165
150.00 USD
(app. 126 EUR)
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(app. 126 EUR)
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Lotto 1095
SC
41
SG
167c
Two ...di più New South Wales, 1860, Queen Victoria, 8d bright yellow, perf 13. Two singles tied on 1867 mourning cover from Sydney to Glasgow with "Sydney Ju 22, 67 duplex", endorsed "per Geelong via Marseille" at left, backstamped "Glasgow Au 13, 67" cds, Very Fine, a scarce 8d usage. SG No. 167c. Scott No. 41; Estimate $200 - 300
100.00 USD
(app. 84 EUR)
09.12.2025 08:00 PST
(app. 84 EUR)
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Lotto 1019 (x)
450.00 GBP
(app. 517 EUR)
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(app. 517 EUR)
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Lotto 3139
SG
3
Queensland ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1861 (Feb 14): Cover from Ipswich, Queensland to Ilminster, England endorsed “Via Marseilles” at top, bearing 1860 Queensland Chalon 6 d. green, imperforate, two single examples with four close to good margins, the stamps unobtrusively excised and replaced, cancelled by rays numeral “87” in black and prepaying 1 s. for a ½ ounce ship letter to England. Transit datestamps on obverse and reverse on a neat and very attractive cover. Illustrated on Page 161 in “The Pre-UPU Mail of Queensland” by Ben Palmer. Multiples of imperforate Queenlsnad Chalon are very rare on cover. Route - Australasian Steam Navigation Co: Departed Brisbane 14 Feb 1861 per “Telegraph” to Sydney. P&O Line: Departed Sydney (20 Feb) per “Salsette” to Galle (16 March); “Colombo” (19 March) to Suez (3 April); overland to Alexandria; “Vectis” (5 April) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles via London to Ilminster, arriving 13 April 1860 (61 days). Provenance: Collection Beston, Manning
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Lotto 3147
SG
16+17+18
LIVE!
3800.00 CHF
(app. 4167 EUR)
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Lotto 3146
1 altra immagine
SG
17
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1500.00 CHF
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Lotto 3152
SG
22+25+29
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Lotto 1041 (x)
from ...di più Australian Colonies. Queensland. 1864 (18 May) mourning envelope from Ipswich to Glasgow, marked "Per Telegraph", bearing 1863-67 perf 12½x13 rough 2d. blue pair with perforations cut off and 6d. apple-green, all neatly cancelled "87" and showing, on reverse, despatch, Brisbane (18.5) and arrival (14.7) datestamps. A neat and attractive franking illustrating the 10d. per half ounce rate via Marseilles. S.G. 31, 33. Photo (Estimate £250 - £300)
220.00 GBP
(app. 253 EUR)
28.01.2026 08:00 GMT
(app. 253 EUR)
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Lotto 3135
SG
13+15+28
Adelaide, ...di più Overland via Marseilles 1860 (March 20): Entire letter from Adelaide, South Australia to Whitehaven, England endorsed “per Northam Via Marseilles” at upper left, bearing 1859 South Australia rouletted 1 d. yellow-green, 2 d. red and 1860 6 d. violet blue, cancelled by the circular bars postmark of Adelaide and prepaying 9 d. for a ¼ ounce ship letter to England. A very fine and rare cover bearing both the first and second roulette issues. Route - P&O Line: Departed Adelaide 20 March 1860 per “Northam” via Galle (7 April) to Suez (23 April); overland to Alexandria; “Vectis” (27 April) via Malta (30 April) to Marseilles; by rail from Marseilles (3 May) to London, arriving 5 May 1860 (46 days). Note: This cover shows the transition between the First and Second roulette issues of South Australia. The 1 d. and 2 d. values are from the First issue, whilst the 6 d. value is from the Second issue. This entire, dated the 17.3.1860, is earliest example of the Second Roulette issue recorded and pre-dates the Stanley Gibbons listing by two days
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Lotto 3131
SG
18
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9500.00 CHF
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Lotto 3148
SG
19+25+28
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1500.00 CHF
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Lotto 3141
SG
28
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700.00 CHF
(app. 768 EUR)
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Lotto 3111
2 altre immagini
SG
16+18
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4000.00 CHF
(app. 4387 EUR)
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Lotto 3142
1 altra immagine
SG
27+34+45
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