Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2

1854/59: Garter 6 d. bluish grey with double-lined watermark figures, a fine adhesive with vivid colour and regular large margins all round, cancelled by Sydney mute obliterator in black to 1857 cover to Chipping-Norton, Oxfordshire, endorsed for the vessel "Columbian". Central strike of London Paid in red (June 12, 1857). Reverse with Sydney NSW despatch (Apr 9, 1857) in black and Chipping Norton arrival (June 12, 1857) cds's in blue. Fourth contract voyage of the European & Australian Royal mail Company at the direct 6 d. rate.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries