Lot 243
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1878 (18 Apr) cover to Sheerness, England with 6d Mauve Wmk Crown CC Perf 12½ tied by Perth GPO duplex, endorsed 'via Southampton' and with Sheerness arrival backstamp JU 6 78. Adhesive damaged at lower left corner, otherwise a fine and clean cover |
Lot 244
| | Estimate: $20 | Realised Price : $16 |
1903 (2 Dec) picture postcards (2) addressed to London and posted on board ship bound for Australia, each franked with GB 1d KEVII tied by Fremantle 'PO' duplex and with handstruck 'PAQUEBOT', one very worn type approx 45mm long between lines, the other a fine strike 56 x 8mm without lines, former with small tear repaired by sellotape. An interesting pair showing the use of two different types of 'PAQUEBOT' mark at Fremantle on the same day on mail presumably off the same boat (2) |