Lot 227
Tasmania, 1855, "Van Dieman's Land", 2d Deep Green, Imperf, clear to huge margins, in combination with 1855, 4d deep blue on fresh 1856 folded letter to London, England, "per Lighting" ship endorsement, tied by bold "68" barred oval handstamps, red "Hobart-Town, Au 18, 1856" general post office cds, red "Liverpool, Ship" tombstone transit date stamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice, an attractive early usage, ex-Bombieri. Scott No. 5a+6.SG No. 15+17 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,600