Lot# 30462 - Auction 309-320
Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 30462 Western Australia
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1843: Cover to His Excellency John Hutt in Perth (1795-1880, Governor of Western Australia 1839-1846), struck with fine framed "♛ / POST OFFICE / AUSTRALIND" in red. Docketing on reverse "George Plowes - Applying for the office of Tidewater (Customs Official) at Vasse". A rare and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 7.rnrnNote: John Hutt arrived to take up his Governor's podition in January 1839 on the 'Brothers'. George Plowes arrived on the 'Parkfield' in March 1841. 'Australind' was a settlement created by the Western Australia Co. which also boasted one of Hutt's London based brothers as a Director. The 'Parkfield' had sailed with many settlers who had been persuaded to buy land at Australind.rnStarting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF -
