58th AUCTION - Day 2

Queensland - postal stationery: 1913, 3d red KEVII registered envelope on white

Queensland - postal stationery

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1913, 3d red KEVII registered envelope on white stock, without imprint under flap and small boxed 'REGISTERED' on front (as the Victoria type - Stieg C13), uprated with 2 ½d slate/blue QV and commercially used from Brisbane, 9.JA.13, to Los Angeles with arrival marks (2./3.FEB.13) on reverse, envelope with tear at right front not affecting stamps, else fine and fresh condition. Only a very small quantity was printed and mostly destroyed when Commonwealth 4d kangaroo registered envelopes were issued. Unlisted in Ascher and Higgins & Gage but described by Collas (1979). Only two used examples are recorded. RR!

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Condition: postal stationery