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1863 (13 Jul) Cover from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) to Adelaide (South Australia), franked with 6d (New South Wales, Australia), canceled by Sydney postmark. Arrive in Adelaide July 23, 1863

British Commonwealth / Australia (… 1986)
Catalog: Scott 39
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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