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Lot# 30274 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30274 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 4 d. pale blue, a used example on 1862 entire letter to Campbell Town, endorsed "Civil Commandant, Port Arthur" at lower left and counter-signed by Cammandant Boyd, above circular "PRISONER'S LETTER / ♚ / PORT ARTHUR" handstamp superbly applied in brown. The adhesive, shaved to good margins, tied by "69" numeral obliterator with manuscript dated "PORT ARTHUR / POST OFFICE" handstamp "21/9/62" and red "PRE-PAID" transit (Sept 30) also on obverse. A very rare cover. Certs. RPSV (2001)rnrnNote: Regulation 55 for Penal Settlement stated: "He, the prisoner, is not to send or receive letters or packages except through the Commandant".rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 22 Sept 1948, lot 198; Collection Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 645; Collection John Cress, Leski, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2003, lot 228.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF