** XXX-RARITY "CARPA/S.A" SQUARED CIRCLE ON 2d-RATE COVER TO...

Hammer

£70

** XXX-RARITY "CARPA/S.A" SQUARED CIRCLE ON 2d-RATE COVER TO VICTORIA; 27 Dec. 1906 env. to Melbourne franked by a 2d Violet (small tear at left does not detract) tied by a mainly fine XXX-rarity "CARPA/S.A" Squared Circle with a further mainly very fine strikes alongside, with fine "KADINA RAILWAY/S.A" c.d.s. on reverse. Attractive example of this rare Squared Circle that was only previously recorded for 1910/3 of which only a handful of examples are known on complete cover/card. Ex Sherwood. Sold for £130 in our June 2011 sale.