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Lot# 40093 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40093 New South Wales

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    1848: Local Ofdficial envelope used within Sydney with embossed circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY / NEW SOUTH WALES" with Royal Coat of Arms in centre, counter-signed at lower left by George H. FitzRoy, the son of the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Charles August FitzRoy (Governor 1845-1856) who acted as his father's secretary, struck with weak circular "FREE" datestamp (June 28) in red and framed "6 / O'CLOCK" time handstamp in black. Reverse with complete red wax seal 'Private Secretary / New South Wales'. A scarce and most unusual cover.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 417.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF