Auction No. 10 Saturday, 8 October 2011 / 5:00 pm start
1873 (Sept) OHMS cover bearing 2d yellow engraved ...
Estimate $600
Realised: $2,400 plus premium
Category: Australia > States and Territories > Western Australia
Lot Details
1873 (Sept) OHMS cover bearing 2d yellow engraved Swan with Imperial puncture tied by 15-bar "14" & cds of Newcastle (later Toodyay). In cross written manuscript on front: "Receipt from Mr Clifton for fee simple of sub Lot S 16, J Woolhouse, Newcastle". He came as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. His widow owned the aforementioned lot. Imperial punctures on cover are rare. Most attractive. (see inside back cover)
