cover 1858 (16 Nov.) entire letter from Port Arthur to the Governor at Hobart, bearing 1858 6d. dull lilac with small to large margins, cancelled "61", showing "PRISONER'S LETTER/Crown/PORT ARTHUR" circular h.s. (one of two recorded examples) and signed "J Boyd, Civil Commandant" at lower left, light "PAID" c.d.s. in red and oval "C.G.O./RECEIVED" d.s. (another strike has been applied to page one of the letter). Extremely rare. Photo

Details
cover 1858 (16 Nov.) entire letter from Port Arthur to the Governor at Hobart, bearing 1858 6d. dull lilac with small to large margins, cancelled "61", showing "PRISONER'S LETTER/Crown/PORT ARTHUR" circular h.s. (one of two recorded examples) and signed "J Boyd, Civil Commandant" at lower left, light "PAID" c.d.s. in red and oval "C.G.O./RECEIVED" d.s. (another strike has been applied to page one of the letter). Extremely rare. Photo
Provenance
W.E. Tinsley, 1990