1853 (1 Nov) 4d red-orange, plate 1 from second state of plate, with blurred lines and worn central background, four clear to large margins, fine used by large part Hobart "59" Lightly cancelled with barred oval. Photocopy of the original BPA Certificate (1952). SG 7, £475 (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-02-2020, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5916
Lot No: 32
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Reprint: 1853-54 no watermark 4d Plate C, a complete sheet of 24 from the 1889 reprints with the usual defacing lines on thick wove paper, inscribed on reverse in pencil "Present from Mr. Magrath (Secretary to the Post Office) Hobart 11 Febry 91", ex-Robinson (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..Mar-02-2020, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5916
Lot No: 33
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1886 (Jan) De La Rue essays on 'TAS' watermarked paper, comb perf 14, 2s6d mauve and 10s green, both overprinted in black with "TASMANIA/POSTAGE & REVENUE" and surcharged "TWO SHILLINGS/AND SIXPENCE" and "10 SHILLINGS" on keyplate and blank duty plate respectively, large part o.g.; few short perfs but still much above average. Most interesting and rare (Image)
