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uncommonpre-1900
1854 Prestamp Cover Clare to Adelaide
Australia · 1854 · 2d
An 1854 prestamp cover from Clare to Adelaide, South Australia, bearing a manuscript '2' indicating the paid rate and a circular date stamp.
This cover illustrates early postal communication in colonial Australia before the widespread use of adhesive postage stamps, showcasing the cash payment system for mail.
Printing Method
Handstamped / Manuscript
Image: No author given · License: Public domain
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