Auction UPA 95

Cover - Mitchell's Exploration of Central Queensland. Set of 3v on illustrated cover to USA (Australian Explorer First Day Issue, image of Mitchell, typical merino blackall sheep, explanation of his discovery of Blackall Township. Additionally handstamped cachet 'Royal Geographical Society of Australia / Queensland / Insc. 1885'. Cancelled 'Blackall / QLD / 14 OC 46'. Backstamped 'Blackall QLD 14 OC 46', part cds 'Reg Sec. Rincon Annex / 18 / 1946', 'New York 11.22 1946' & Church St 11-23 1946'. Slit open along top edge. Similar cover offered on-line for c£55. {C} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £36.00)