Tasmania 1879 "FREE" Frank + invitation from Governor to Queen's Birthday Ball Antigua Mint no gum

Mint no gum

((Mar 20) Letter to England at the 8d rate via Brindisi

4p brown and 1p carmine (2) all tied by B31 and Freetown cds on reverse

5d on 6d deep brown optd OS SG O72 MUH Ref 09100317

2/- carmine Comb

Tasmania 1879 "FREE" Frank + invitation from Governor to Queen's Birthday Ball Antigua Mint no gumThe front of the envelope has been nibbled by silverfish as can be seen in the photo but the back is untouched and so is the invitation. Justin Browne was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and held many directorships and board positions in major Hobart companies and organisations. He was Warden of the Marine Board, a member of the Museum Board, Consul for France, and Fellow of the Royal Tasmanian Society. Please check ourother listings for more