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Auction: 4003 - Stamps & Covers of the World featuring Italy and Italian States
Lot: 690

Western Australia 1907 (12 Feb.) Mother of Pearl sea shell sent in the form of a postcard registered from Perth to England (Ripon, Yorks.), 41/2" square and only 1/4" thick, the inside of the shell engraved with title "post card", address, a delightful swan and "new year 1907", the outer side with paper overlay bearing 3d. pair with c.d.s. and showing despatch and arrival registered d.s./h.s.; in superb condition in view of the fact that it has actually travelled through the post and survived for almost 100 years. An amazing and unique item of postal history, suitable for display. Photo Estimate £ 650-750

Sold for
£900