Auction No. 12 Saturday, 3 November 2012 / 5:00 pm start
1879 large OPSO cover (some insect damage) with ...
Estimate $160
Realised: $150 plus premium
Category: Australia > States and Territories > Tasmania
Lot Details
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
