1850 (Jan 1): Plate 1, 1 d. reddish-rose on soft yellowish paper, a
vertical pair, positions 20/25, sheet marginal from base of the
sheet
1850 (Jan 1): Plate 1, 1 d. reddish-rose on soft yellowish paper, a
vertical pair, positions 20/25, sheet marginal from base of the
sheet of 25 subjects, clear to large margins all round, used on
1850 cover to Lanyon near Queanbeyan, tied by barred oval
obliterators In black. Reverse with "SYDNEY / ♚ / NEW SOUTH WALES"
datestamp in black (March 7). The cover with ironed creases, one of
which crosses the lower adhesive, now unapparent from appearance. A
rare and most appealing cover. Cert. RPSV (2024). Provenance:
Collection Henry C. Gibson, Eugene Klein, Philadelphia, 11 March
1944, lot 257