Auction No. 36 Saturday, 4 October 2025 / 12:30 pm start
1870 (29th Aug) proving cover confirming the use ...
Estimate $100
Realised: $100 plus premium
Category: Australia > States and Territories > Western Australia > Stamps & Postal History
Lot Details
1870 (29th Aug) proving cover confirming the use of the 9 Bar 8 numeral obliterator at Fremantle. Obliterator tied 2d yellow swan stamp to cover with Fremantle cds below dated AU 29 1870. Listed as the 4th item in Pope Reynolds census of known proving covers. Perth transit on reverse dated AU 29 1870 & Bunbury arrival on front for AU 30. Tatty item showing its age but useful confirmation for this BN.