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Lot# 10254 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10254 Tasmania

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    1840 (May 23): Entire letter from Hobart Town to London struck with fine oval "♚  / GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / VDL" datestamp (June 26) in black. London straight line "SHIP LETTER" in red and rated '8d.' in manuscript for the incoming Ship Letter charge on arrival (Nov 8). A superb strike.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 640.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF