cover 1855 (10 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland, headed "From Pvt R. Robertson 12 Regt V.D. Land", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1855 London 1d. carmine with three clear to large margins, neatly cancelled "68", showing light "GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN" c.d.s. in red partially overstruck by handstruck "2" with, on reverse, "AUSTRALIAN/LIVERPOOL/PACKET" c.d.s. A very early use of this stamp. Rare and attractive. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Photo | Christie's

Lot 1130

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cover 1855 (10 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland, headed "From Pvt R. Robertson 12 Regt V.D. Land", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1855 London 1d. carmine with three clear to large margins, neatly cancelled "68", showing light "GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN" c.d.s. in red partially overstruck by handstruck "2" with, on reverse, "AUSTRALIAN/LIVERPOOL/PACKET" c.d.s. A very early use of this stamp. Rare and attractive. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Photo

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cover 1855 (10 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland, headed "From Pvt R. Robertson 12 Regt V.D. Land", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1855 London 1d. carmine with three clear to large margins, neatly cancelled "68", showing light "GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN" c.d.s. in red partially overstruck by handstruck "2" with, on reverse, "AUSTRALIAN/LIVERPOOL/PACKET" c.d.s. A very early use of this stamp. Rare and attractive. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Photo