1699 Envelope: 1898 QV 2½d purple with scene "The South Esk River at Launceston". Superb fresh UN. H&G B3. Only 312 printed. Rare so nice! (P) $250 $400
1700 Registered Envelope: 1886 use of QV 4d blue size G franked Platypus 6d violet Stamp Duty tied by "Launceston AP 28 86" duplex pmk, to Big Island Bermuda with Registered London oval in brown on front & "Hamilton Bermuda JU 20 86" b/s. H&G C2a +SG F28. Usual wrinkles as always seen on this envelope -even when unused. F-VFU. This destination must be extremely rare. (P) $400 $700
