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Lot# 30189 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30189 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example on 1868 cover to Port Adelaide cancelled by "KAPUNDA / S.A." cds (Aug 21) in black with Postmaster's notation of despatch "W.L 21/22 Aug 68" in manuscript alongside straight line "TOO LATE" in black. Reverse with "P.O.1 / RAILWAY" datestamp (Aug 22) and Port Adelaide arrival of the same day. A fine and scarce cover - an early usage of this Travelling Post Office.rnrnNote: The first Travelling Post Office service was established in 1863 from Adelaide to Gawler, this was extended to Kapunda in 1868.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 533.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold