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Lot# 40167 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40167 South Australia

    1849: Cover from Mt. Barker to the Land Office, Adelaide endorsed "Paid, Urgent" with manuscript "Pd. 4" in red; oval framed "POST OFFICE / MT. BARKER" with date in manuscript "24 May 49" in black. "G.P.O. / "♚ / SOUTH AUSTRALIA" datestamp of arrival (May 25) in black with part "♚ / PAID" in red at right. A very scarce and fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 27 Sept 1984, lot 741.rn                     Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 318.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold