cover 1858 (18 Mar.) envelope to Hobart bearing 1857 2d. and 4d. (both cut-into) crisply cancelled "19", showing rare circular "PORT ARTHUR/POST OFFICE" h.s. with manuscript date inserted and "PRE-PAID" arrival d.s. in red. A very rare and most attractive franking, only five covers recorded. Photo | Christie's

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cover 1858 (18 Mar.) envelope to Hobart bearing 1857 2d. and 4d. (both cut-into) crisply cancelled "19", showing rare circular "PORT ARTHUR/POST OFFICE" h.s. with manuscript date inserted and "PRE-PAID" arrival d.s. in red. A very rare and most attractive franking, only five covers recorded. Photo

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cover 1858 (18 Mar.) envelope to Hobart bearing 1857 2d. and 4d. (both cut-into) crisply cancelled "19", showing rare circular "PORT ARTHUR/POST OFFICE" h.s. with manuscript date inserted and "PRE-PAID" arrival d.s. in red. A very rare and most attractive franking, only five covers recorded. Photo