Description: This is Pre Stamp Official Mail from Australia - Tasmania, to be precise! This absolute beauty of a cover has some exciting postal history behind it. However, before we get to that, it's dated 3/16/1847 (Hobart), and endorsed with an M/S "On The Public Service Only" marking. Now let's look at the contents. It was sent from Cornelius Briscoll to John Leake. Mr. Briscoll had been removed from office on half pay and was still objecting. See the biographies of both Mr. Briscoll and Mr. Leake for the full story. Sadly, Mr. Briscoll fell ill in 1847 and died in December, so his complaint died with him. This immaculate cover is more than just a curiosity. It is a RARE insight into the early history of Tasmania! Please treat this with care. Even though it's in excellent shape, it's still over 100 years old, and must be treated with respect. This lot is over $100 USD so I will ship it using Priority Mail in the US, and Registered Mail overseas. This is to ensure that it reaches you in a safe and timely manner, and includes tracking!
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Studio City, California
End Time: 2024-09-13T23:40:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Cover
Year of Issue: 1841-1850
Place of Origin: Tasmania
Quality: Used
Color: Black
Currency: Pre-Decimal
Grade: Gem
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Topic: Pre Stamp Australia
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Uncertified
