Lot No. 1785
| Auction No. | 21 |
| Category |
Pre-decimal Australia |
| Est. | $50 |
| Status | SOLD $95 |
1962 (20th Aug) "Flinders Naval Depot" cds tying 5d QEII to env with similar tied by H.M.A.S. Cerberus Western Port", the new name following the change in early 1963. Also "NAVY POSTAGE CONCESSION RATE" cachets on a further 2 covers in diff colours plus a bold "HMAS. Hobart (D-39)" cds on 5c blue dated 16 APR 1978 with a strip of 3 R6 Regd labels provisionally stamped "HMAS HOBART" in mauve. "H.M.A.S. Hobart Mail Office boxed cancel on cover & "FREE Posted in HMAS Brisbane Another Australian Asset" cachet next to 5c Edgeworth on cover tied by "Coxswain's Office HMAS Brisbane" oval cancel dated MAY 4 1969. A lovely nautical lot! (8 items) (see plate 7)
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