Auction No. 33 Saturday, 15 July 2023 / 1:00 pm start
1990 "Christmas 1990 Official Cover; CHRISTMAS ...
Estimate $200
Realised: $200 plus premium
Category: Australia > Outerlying Territories > Christmas Island
Lot Details
1990 "Christmas 1990 Official Cover; CHRISTMAS ISLAND, INDIAN OCEAN" on clear overlay to the original hand painted artwork for FDC beneath. Notes below read, "THE ILLUSTRATION IS UNFIXED PASTEL. PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE - DO NOT FIX" & "CHRISTMAS 1990" REVERSES TO WHITE, ALL OTHER COPY BLACK" in pencil m/s. Mounted on card measuring 46cms x 26cms. Another lovely example of the artwork that is often overlooked in the cover designs.
