Lot 45
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1843 (30 May) entire from Adelaide to London endorsed 'pr "Emma" via Hobart Town', rated '6' in red for paid ship letter, and '8' on arrival. Fine, almost complete strike of crowned oval 'GENERAL POST OFFICE/ADELAIDE' ds across back fold, and with 'SHIP LETTER' and London arrival cds (14OC14 1843) in red on reverse. Few minor faults, including internal tear in letter, however a fine example of this scarce Adelaide marking |
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Lot 46
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1880 (1 Oct) incoming cover from London to Norwood endorsed 'Per Orient Line via Plymouth', franked 1873-80 6d Grey Plate 17 with wing margin lettered 'BE', tied London duplex and with G.P.O. Adelaide transit cds on face, and Norwood arrival cds on reverse, fine |
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Lot 47
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1886 (31 Aug) envelope from Port Adelaide to Alberton with 1876-1904 1d perf 10 tied by Port Adelaide squared circle ds, Alberton arrival cds on reverse. Fine apart from a couple of insignificant stains, and good example of the unsealed printed matter rate |
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Lot 48
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1887 (5 Jan) incoming cover from Glasgow to Adelaide franked 1883-84 6d Dull Green lettered 'DG' and tied by Glasgow duplex. Back flap faults, otherwise fine |
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Lot 49
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1902 (14 Feb) picture postcard showing arrival of mail steamer from England and flag atop the G.P.O. tower announcing arrival, sent to Bool Lagoon, with 1d cancelled Adelaide cds. Message written in German, with 'German' substituted for 'English' in caption. Vertical crease, otherwise fine and attractive |
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Lot 50
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Northern Territory: 1908 (10 Jun) photographic postcard bearing telegraphic message, with 1905-11 1d Rosine tied by smudged 'PT. DARWIN/S.A.' squared circle ds |
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Lot 51
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Northern Territory: 1905-11 1d Rosine block of 8 cancelled by three strikes of 'DARWIN N.T./AUSTRALIA' cds, 21 DE 12, very fine and an unusual multiple |
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