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Auction: 9011 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 711

x Queensland New South Wales used in the Moreton Bay District Gladstone (131) 1859 (July) entire to Brisbane, bearing Diadem 2d. blue Pl. II with good margins, clearly cancelled by sunburst "131" and showing, on reverse, despatch, Sydney (18.7) and arrival (23.7) datestamps; the adhesive very lightly toned and the entire with some splitting along folds. A rare proving cover. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 provenance: Bernie Beston

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