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Lot# 30258 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30258 Tasmania

    1851 (July 19): Entire letter from Adelaide to Campbell Town, Van Diemen's Land, carried privately to Launceston where it was backstamped (Aug 1) and the Campbell Town Postmaster's private "C. TOWN / 1 AUG 51" handstamp applied in black. Prepaid '6d.' in red manuscript and charged '5d.' due for incoming Ship Letter and 1d. for local delivery. Opens well for display, a rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 403.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold