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The John Lancaster Collection of Australian Trade Exhibitions (#121MG) Closed

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Lot 347FRENCH COURT: May 1895 green envelope with 'EXPOSITION Internationale & Universalle d'HOBART (Tasmanie)/...' imprint at the top, to France with triple-oval 'POST OFFICE/16MAY95/TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION' datestamp fine strike in rosine and Sideface ½d & 1d x2 tied by Hobart duplex, MODANE A PARIS' TPO transit in red on the face, superb 'DIJON/...' & 'CHALON-S-SAONE/...' backstamps, minor defects. A marvellous item & the only example we have seen.

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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

The John Lancaster Collection of Australian Trade Exhibitions (#121MG) Closed

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  • FRENCH COURT: May 1895 green envelope with 'EXPOSITION Internationale & Universalle d'HOBART (Tasmanie)/...' imprint at the top, to France with triple-oval 'POST OFFICE/16MAY95/TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION' datestamp fine strike in rosine and Sidefa
  • FRENCH COURT: May 1895 green envelope with 'EXPOSITION Internationale & Universalle d'HOBART (Tasmanie)/...' imprint at the top, to France with triple-oval 'POST OFFICE/16MAY95/TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION' datestamp fine strike in rosine and Sidefa - 2
  • FRENCH COURT: May 1895 green envelope with 'EXPOSITION Internationale & Universalle d'HOBART (Tasmanie)/...' imprint at the top, to France with triple-oval 'POST OFFICE/16MAY95/TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION' datestamp fine strike in rosine and Sidefa - 3