Datestamps: 1850 2d Brown-lilac Half-Length 4th State of die cancelled 'WIMMERA/PORT PHILLIP' crowned oval datestamp OC 26/185(0), placed vertically on stamp and thus largely complete. Stamp with ironed out vertical crease and with margins close to touching, but possibly the finest of the few examples of the use of this datestamp as a cancellation
Lot 179
Estimate: $250
Realised Price : $190
1852 2d Queen-on-Throne Engraved printing cancelled by 'BORDER POST/(crown)/PORT PHILLIP' intaglio post office seal, placed centrally and largely complete. Probably the finest of the small number of recorded examples
Lot 180
Estimate: $80
Realised Price : $60
Barred Oval Obliterators: 23 (unknown post office) legible part strike on 6d Woodblock, close to good margins, rated RRR
Lot 181
Estimate: $70
Barred Oval Obliterators: 72 (Elphinstone) legible part strike on 3d Campbell Half-length (just touched at right), rated RR
