Lot 626 Tasmania, 1867, 1d Soldier’s Rate cover to Ireland, franked with 1p brown red, struck with red GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART / 25 NO 25 / 1867″ c.d.s. at right, signature and endorsement at left from a Major commanding the 2/14 Regiment, endorsed along top by sender, a Private in the Regiment, reverse with Mountrath JA.20.1868 receiver, back shows typical signs of rough opening, likely by the addressee anxious to hear from their relative, a few stains, adhesive oxidized, else fine and scarce. (Scott 11b). Estimate C$350, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 149 — Canada One cent blue green Admiral pair and single on CP Rail cover, realized $345
Lot 149 Canada #104b 1911 1c blue green Admiral, pair and single on Canadian Pacific Railway “en route” cover paying the 2c Empire rate plus 1c war tax to Hobart, Tasmania with Australian censored handstamp. The left stamp shows a strong re-entry from position 121LR86 with doubling especially noticeable in lower right numeral, stain at left over cover tear, but still an attractive and rare example of this re-entry on cover. Estimate $250, SOLD for $300 plus premium.