Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

Sideface 1882/91: 1 s. pale mauve, a used example on 1889 cover to Eslof, Sweden, cancelled in Brisbane on despatch (June 10) and carried on the P&O "Massilia" to Brindisi. Reverse with Brindisi transit (Aug 18). Not recorded in the Ben Palmer Queensland census, with just six pre-UPU covers to Sweden recorded. A most unusual destination.rnProvenance: London Stamp Exchange (Derek Bolton), London, 12 March 2004, lot 25.