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Lot# 318 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 318 South Australia

    1855: London printing 2 d. rose-carmine, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1855 entire letter to Adelaide tied by '25' numeral obliterator with "GAWLER / SOUTH AUSTRALIA" despatch cds alongside (Sept 19). Rreverse with "GPO / SOUTH AUSTRALIA" arrival cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold, sensibly reinforced internally. An attractive and scarce first issue entire. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF