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  • Lot# : 20282 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1865: 1 d. carmine, wmk. '1', perf. 10 all round, by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, a used example on 1867 Soldier's concessionary rate cover to Uttoxeter, England endorsed from Pte. Edward Cope, 2/14th Regiment, tied by Hobart mute obliterator in black. Countersigned by Colonel J. Dwyer at lower left with circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / ♚" datestamp in red (Oct 23). Reverse with Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter datestamps (Dec 19). The stamp has been lifted for checking and replaced. A very rare and fine cover. Cert. RPSV (2013).rnProvenance: Spink, London, 18 June 2009, lot 143.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF