Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 10258 - 291.-297. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 10258 Tasmanien

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    Incoming Mail 1847/54: Great Britain Embossed 1 s. green, a used horizontal pair on 1853 cover to Hobarton, Van Diemen's Land tied by London '19' obliterators in black. Framed "TO BE DELIVERED / FREE OF POSTAGE" handstamp in red above the adhesives and reverse with London despatch (Aug 1) and Launceston arrival (Nov 16). A rare cover: from 1st Nov 1853 all delivered incoming mail was free of inland charges, thus this handstamp is a fore-runner of the 'Ship Letter Inwards Free' markings. Most attractive and scarce. Cert. Holcombe (1995).rnNote: The addressee, George Washington Walker (1800-1859) was both a shopkeeper and well respected Quaker in Hobart. Narryna his home, is now the Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum.rnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Groom; Collection John Cress, Leski, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2003, lot 97.
    Ausruf : 1.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500,00 CHF