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Lot# 3270 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3270 South Australia

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    General Officials 1874/76: 9 d. red-purple, overprinted O. S. in black, perf. 11½-12½, a fine used example with variety "No Stop after S", used on 1881 Official cover to Sir E. Du Cane in Kingston on Thames endorsed 'pr. John Elder' and countersigned 'M. Jervis' at lower left, tied by 'Adelaide / South Australia' duplex (June) in black. Reverse with Kingston arrival cds (Aug 5) and Royal "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense / Dieu et Mon Droit" crest in blue. A delightful and extremely rare cover in the foremost quality. Cert. BPA (1988) Gi = £ 2'250 off cover.rnrnNote: Sir Edward Du Cane, 1830-1903, professional soldier but remembered as a penal reformer whose early career included work in Western Australia from 1851-1856, he later championed finger-printing and created a 'Black Book' listing of over 12'000 criminals together with their descriptions, aliases and distinctive marks.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF