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Lot# 40286 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40286 Tasmania

    Postal Stationery 1891: De La Rue Essay for the postal stationery registration envelope, a circular embossed Die reading "Tasmania / Registered", hand-painted in shades of blue and pale green, picked out in Chinese white on brown tracing paper (57 x 67 mm.). Handstamped date "27 AUG 91" at top and "Approved by Agent General 27 Aug 91" in red crayon manuscript. Some edge wear but an exceptional and very rare Essay.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold