Lot No. 1012
Auction No. | 11 |
Category |
Tasmania States and Territories Australia |
Est. | $400 |
Status | Archived |
1879 large OPSO cover (some insect damage) with circular red "Free" handstamp & signature frank of the Private Secretary to the Governor of Tasmania used locally at Hobart Town. Government House embossed logo on flap & enclosure of invitation to the Governor & Mrs Welds ball in celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday. The Governor did not receive a frank stamp until 1885. Rare & significant. See website for images of env. & invite – www.acestampauctions.com
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