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Lot No. 937

Auction No. 35
Category Collections
    Western Australia
      States and Territories
        Australia
Est. $60
Status SOLD $60

 

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Postal Markings for Fremantle 1870-1890 from Crown above Registered & barred duplex incl numeral "8" used at High St to 1879 & the new P.O. in South Terrace with location sketches for the Commissariat Offices P.O. opened 1882 & nearby Cliff St P.O. which replaced it in 1889 to 1907. Beautifully written up with info from Battye Library & photos plus examples of WA Swans & QV 1d Telegraph which was authorised for postal use in 1886 to overcome a shortage of 1d stamps. (50 stamps + photos/plans)