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Stamps, Coins & Postal History (#459) Closed

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Lot 339AUSTRALIA: Postal History: 1927 (May 18) postcard (creases) from Germany to Sydney bearing Airmail 10pf x2 and 20pf, endorsed for transmission via Constantinople, Bombay and Netherlands Indies, the 40pf franking representing 25pf UPU rate + 15pf Berlin-Vienna airmail surcharge. The earliest recorded postcard Europe to Australia accelerated by an airmail service. [The reduced UPU rate of 15pf for postcards was not introduced until 1 Aug.1927]

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Estimate: $250 - $350

Stamps, Coins & Postal History (#459) Closed

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  • AUSTRALIA: Postal History: 1927 (May 18) postcard (creases) from Germany to Sydney bearing Airmail 10pf x2 and 20pf, endorsed for transmission via Constantinople, Bombay and Netherlands Indies, the 40pf franking representing 25pf UPU rate + 15pf Berlin-Vi