Irish Diaspora Mail to Ireland: Hobart, Van Diemen’s Land to Dublin: Stamps: This is a pre-stamp era letter, so no stamps used Postal Markings: 2 x Manuscript “1/3” denoting the 1/3d rate from Tasmania to Ireland The “1/3” does suggest it was in the postal system and not private Ship letters at this time would…
Where is Tasmania? Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 miles) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. Tasmania has a population of about 535,500 people…
Irish Diaspora Mail to Ireland: Launceston, Van Diemen’s Land to Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, Ireland: This spectacular ‘tri-coloured’ cover features a complete set of 1857-69 Van Diemen’s Land stamps, from the 1d brick red up to the 4d pale blue. A very rare item. Addressee: Thomas Mann Bloom Hill Ballygawley County Tyrone Ireland Other Stamps…
Van Diemen’s Land The Only Known Mixed Franking Of The Courier And Chalon Issues 1856 (Nov 22) Envelope from Hobart to England with 1853 1d pale blue pair, early impression, pos.22-23, clear to very good margins, in combination with 1855 4d blue, fine to good margins, all tied by “68” numeral with G.P.O. and London…
Stamps of Van Diemen’s Land The first two stamps of Van Diemen’s Land were issued on 1st November 1853 – the 1d blue and the 4d orange. These two iconic stamps of early colonial Australia are keenly sought after by collectors and each one is available in a variety of shades. In 1855, a second…
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