Auction No. 34 Saturday, 20 April 2024 / 1:00 pm start
1954 (23rd June) 6½d QEII orange (FDI) on "West ...
Estimate $55
Realised: $50 plus premium
Category: Australia > First Day Cover
Lot Details
1954 (23rd June) 6½d QEII orange (FDI) on "West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd" illust env commemorating the Opening of the New Learmonth PO. Crisp cds tying stamp with additional neighbouring strike. An attractive & unusual FDC combined with PO First Day of Operation. Reverse endorsed with details incl "drawn and printed at Wapets Camp at Learmonth" & stating approx. 200 were produced. Similar sold in Ace Auction Sale 12 for $80.
