Status International - Sale 394

Wrapper - PTPO: 1895 use of Stamp Duty large embossed type Platypus 6d red with blue & red lined borders (as used for WS26). Postally U with 'Launceston OC 18 95' duplex pmk, to Hobart, repaired tears but excellent appearance. (In November 1882 the new Stamp Duties act made both embossed & adhesive stamps valid for all purposes. This meant that in addition to the St George & Dragon, & small Platypus adhesive stamp duty issues, the large Platypus embossed Stamp Duty designs were also officially authorised for postal use, although that might not have been the intention of the postal authorities. Thus the Platypus embossed issues could be legally used on postal articles, & examples of the 1d, 2d & 6d values are known, only several of each recorded used, although their creation & usage is somewhat shrouded in mystery). We last sold a 2d with edge flts in 2017 for $1865 in 2017. Extremely rare with this item illustrated in TPS handbook. 2024 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P)
Estimate A$1000