cover 1d. milky blue, four singles, [8], [9], [13] and [14], with clear to large margins, each spaced apart and tied by "59" obliterator on 1854 (4 Dec.) large part entire from Launceston to Hobart, showing single-ring despatch c.d.s. and "PAID" arrival d.s. in red (Fig. 28); the entire with repaired spike hole and small tear at top, and non-contemporary ink figure at lower left. A remarkable and rare franking. S.G. 1. Photo | Christie's

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cover 1d. milky blue, four singles, [8], [9], [13] and [14], with clear to large margins, each spaced apart and tied by "59" obliterator on 1854 (4 Dec.) large part entire from Launceston to Hobart, showing single-ring despatch c.d.s. and "PAID" arrival d.s. in red (Fig. 28); the entire with repaired spike hole and small tear at top, and non-contemporary ink figure at lower left. A remarkable and rare franking. S.G. 1. Photo

Details

cover 1d. milky blue, four singles, [8], [9], [13] and [14], with clear to large margins, each spaced apart and tied by "59" obliterator on 1854 (4 Dec.) large part entire from Launceston to Hobart, showing single-ring despatch c.d.s. and "PAID" arrival d.s. in red (Fig. 28); the entire with repaired spike hole and small tear at top, and non-contemporary ink figure at lower left. A remarkable and rare franking. S.G. 1. Photo

Provenance

Maurice Burrus, 1962

Special notice

VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.