Lot #267 - EXHIBITION DATESTAMPS: Envelope with 'Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888/...' imprint
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The John Lancaster Collections of Australian Trade Exhibitions
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Sale Date:18 Oct 2016 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:267
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Lot Description:EXHIBITION DATESTAMPS: Envelope with 'Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888/...' imprint
at lower-left, to "Sec Austrian Court/CIEM" with very fine 'CHIEF SECRETARY' Frank handstamp in red, 'EXHIBITION/SE26/88/MELBOURNE - 1197' duplex, sensational Melbourne transit & very fine strike of the scarcer 'EXHIBITION/SE26/88/MELBOURNE' non-duplex arrival b/s. Superb. A remarkable item, being the earliest recorded usage of both datestamps, and on the same cover. -
Estimate:A$500 - 750
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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