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Lot No. 1939

Auction No. 35
Category Pre-decimal
    Australia
Est. $100
Status SOLD $100

 

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1917 (24th Oct) "Linking East with West via First Overland mail by Trans-Continental Train" illust commem env with front showing full-sized sepia photo of train worded "From Western Australia the Gateway of the Commonwealth" & "First Overland Mail by Trans-Continental". Hand addressed to Melbourne with 1d KGV tied by Fremantle machine cancel. Closed tear at top not detracting from this most attractive cover. Similar sold in Ace Auctions Sale 12 for $350

 

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