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Auction: 18047 - The Chartwell Collection of Australian States and Commonwealth, an unreserved auction for the benefit of the Chartwell Philanthropic Educational Programme
Lot: 162

(x) South Australia
1891-96 Competition Essays
The following lots comprise entries for the competitions for ½d., 2½d. and 5d. postage stamps, 1d. and 2d. postcards, and ½d. and 1d. newspaper wrappers. Each entry was submitted under a "nom de plume" and this together with the entry number is given at the beginning of each description
½d. postage stamps, 1d. postcards and ½d. and 1d. newspaper wrappers
"Mancunius" (No. 18): ½d. postage stamp (enlarged to 38x37½mm.) depicting Britannia and the horn of plenty incorporating immense detail in places and alternative designs for the shield and the wool drawn in the margin; 1d. postcard (G.P.O. building with legend of the proclamation tree and the Arms of the Colony); and ½d. newspaper wrapper (ship) and legend of kangaroo and tree design; all well executed in pen and ink. Photo

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