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Lot No. 1342

Auction No. 10
Category South Australia
    States and Territories
      Australia
Est. $1200
Status SOLD $1100

 

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1891/96 1d Postcard Competition Essay. Beautifully hand painted in blue with detail picked out in white. Stamp drawn as "ONE 1 PENNY" in small circle with shield & frame incorporating "SOUTH AUSTRALIA" & "POSTAGE". The frame depicts farming, the GPO Tower, kangaroo, emu & a standing figure of Britannia holding 2 shields. With nom-de plume & numbered "52". A stunning item to compliment any South Australian collection. See website for image.