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Lot# 20260 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20260 Tasmania

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    1853 (Oct 19): Entire letter from Longford to Launceston struck with straight line "LONGD.OCT 26" in black. Sent unpaid and rated '4d.' in manuscript due. Reverse with Launceston arrival (Oct 21). A superb strike of a rare marking.rnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Groom, Gary Watson, Melbourne, 30 March 1987, lot 332; Collection Bernie Manning, Millenium, Sydney, 22 Oct 2003, lot 232; Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 739.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold