Lot 324
Canada, (Yukon Territory) Dawson, Y.T., Canada, FE 7 02, three strikes of cds tie 2¢ carmine (77), pair and three singles, on registered cover to Tasmania, "R" in oval registry handstamp, purple San Francisco imitation exchange label handstamp, reverse with Vancouver (2.19), Seattle (2.20), and San Francisco (2.24) transits, and Hobart (3.27) arrival cds; some flaws, Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
A RARE DAWSON, YUKON TERRITORY USE TO TASMANIA.
In 1902, the letter rate to Australia was still 5¢ until being reduced to 2¢ when it joined the Imperial Penny Postage scheme on May 25, 1903.
Realized: $950