Lot 419
Canada, 1855 St. Thomas, Canada to Launceston, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania), via London (Upper Canada), Liverpool and Melbourne with clear red "St. Thomas. U.C., Jan 9, 1855" origin cds and straight line "Paid" handstamp, reverse with London, U.C. transit and red diamond "Ship Letter Inwards, Free, 18 My, 1855" receiver, manuscript "1/8" and "2/-" rates cross out and re-rated "1/2" at left, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart, Wilkinson.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY PROPERLY RATED COVER TO THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD.
Realized: $1,150