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Lot# 3230 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3230 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine used example tied by "44" numeral obliterator to British illustrated Temperance envelope "Intoxicating Drinks are the Bane of Society" used to Hobart, Tasmania with MOUNT TORRENS despatch datestamp at left (June 6, 1866) in black. Reverse with Adelaide transit cds of the same day. The envelope with central file fold but an extremely rare Overseas usage of a Valentine printed envelope.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. Dickerson Hogue, RL, London, 7 May 1985, lot 436.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF