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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: 164

(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
"Native" (No. 30): ½d. and 1d. postage stamps, two of ½d. and three of the 1d. enlarged to about 40x46mm. or 46x37½mm., the ½d. entitled "overlooking Paralualonga Creek" and a six segmented design, the proclamation tree being central, the 1d. a shore scene, a mostly floral design and the G.P.O. Adelaide and floral design; also a postcard and newspaper wrapper design without stamps drawn in; all well executed in pen and ink with immense detail, four accompanied by four reduced photographs. Photo

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£200