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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: 171

(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
2½d. and 5d. postage stamps only
"Omeo" (No. 34): 2½d. (3) and 5d. (3), six pen and ink designs with Queen's head to left, all printed and each affixed to piece of card, some touching up by hand. Photo

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