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Lot# 30278 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30278 Tasmania

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    1860/67: 6 d. grey-violet imperforate with Provisional Perforations 1864 2 d. blue, perf. 10 by Walch & Sons of Hobart, used on 1864 cover to Dorchester, Engalnd endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "52" numeral obliterators and by "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / ♚" datestamp in red (Nov 21) with "Paid / London" arrival cds (Jan 11, 1865) in red alongside. Reverse with Dorchester arrival cds. A rare and charming cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1245; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1686.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF