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Lot# 10251 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10251 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1905/11: 2 d. mauve, a used example on 1911 3 d. olive-green registered postal stationery envelope (H&G C1), registered at double rate from Adelaide to the Postmaster at Tulagi, British Solomon Islands tied by "Registered Adelaide" datestamps (Aug 22, 1912). Interestingly the reverse flaps are secured by two pieces of marginal selvedge each punctured "OS". A fine usage of this scarce envelope to an unusual destination.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2003, lot 653; Collection Kevin Nelson, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 1046.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF