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Auction: 11033 - Autumn Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2142

x Tasmania 1868 "Cornwall Chronicle Newspaper" of Launceston, Tasmania newspaper wrapper, especially printed for use on the newspaper commemorating the 1868 Royal Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, printed on dark green paper as The Duke of Edinburgh´s official livery colour is dark green, known as "Edinburgh Green". Very fine unused and the only recorded example surviving. A significant piece of "Royal" postal history being the earliest newspaper wrapper produced in Tasmania and the only wrapper produced to commemorate a significant event such as a Royal Visit. A copy of an article concerning the Royal Visit to Tasmania accompanies the lot. An exhibition showpiece. Photo Estimate £ 700-900 Note: The "Cornwall Chronicle" newspaper was published in Launceston, Tasmania between 1835 and 1880. Originally it was bi-weekly and later weekly.

Sold for
£650