Great Britain and British Commonwealth TASMANIA Postal History
Sale No: 86
Lot No: 728
Symbol: c
1838 (Jun 26) entire from A Crombie, Hobart Town to Edinburgh with an account of the sales of 7 bales of printing paper, crowned oval 'HOBART TOWN/VDL/26JU26/1838' on front and various other markings, including '[IN]DIA LETTER/DEAL' and boxed '½'. Several attempts at calculating the postage apparent before settling on 2/8. (Image1)
Estimate AU$130
Opening AU$ 125.00
Sold...AU$ 125.00
Closed..Apr-14-2021, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 125
Sale No: 86
Lot No: 729
Symbol: c
1847 (Oct 23) entire from Red Hiil to Launceston, mss P. Sorell/23/10/47 (ERD). Henry Douglas is ordering provisions from famous merchant Wm Johnstone, to be sent per the Harriet. (Image1)
Estimate AU$200
Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-14-2021, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 86
Lot No: 730
Symbol: c
1849 (Apr 13) Money Letter from Mr E Sherwood, Lincoln, Macquarie River to Wm Johnstone, Launceston containing £8/13/-. Rated 4d. [Money Letters are an early form of registration and are quite rare.] (Image1)
Estimate AU$320
Opening AU$ 240.00
Sold...AU$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-14-2021, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 86
Lot No: 731
Symbol: c
1860 (Aug 17) cover to Victoria with 6d imperf cancelled by mss '22' and 'Carrick 17/8/60' at left. Some toning and 'sticky tape' removed at rear. Quite rare. (Image1)
Estimate AU$250
Opening AU$ 190.00
Sold...AU$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-14-2021, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 86
Lot No: 732
Symbol: c
1901-07 Tatt's Covers to Hobart from NSW (5), Qld (11) & Vic (4, incl 1904 'Taxed' cover from Crossley, 1901 registered cover from Gordon) to 5 different addressees. All with usual spike hole. Mixed condition. (20) (Image1)
