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Lot# 40235 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40235 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1855: 1 d. carmine, two examples, wmk. Large Star and 1857 2 d. green, wmk. numeral '2', three stamps very fine, one cut into at right and both 1 d. adhesives with creases, used on cover to the Chief Constable at Campbell Town endorsed "On Public Service" each cancelled by manuscript "42" numerals with manuscript "Macquarie River 10/5/58" Postmaster's endorsement at left. The letter concerns a character reference for the convict James Perdon who had already had two spells in Port Arthur. A rare and attractive mixed issue cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection T.V. Roberts, RL, London, 28 April 1989, lot 2281.rn                     Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1200.rn                     Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1663.rn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF