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And a close-up of the barely 4-margin stamp.
I paid the most for this item than I have paid for any single philatelic item.
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Antonio,
Well done !!!. You were sitting there so focused at the one table for the whole time I was at the show.
This is an excellent find. If you decide you really don't like this item after all, please give me first bids. 
This item definitely has a story to tell.
Regards ... Tim.
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Really neat but I don't think I fully appreciate all the details. Would appreciate any information as to why it is so special and what is that postmark?
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Just a quick thought but what a journey it took in 1856. A wonderful find thanks for sharing.
Ross
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Nice cover and a very nice reminder of a great ship:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_(clipper)
It looks as though it was posted in Geelong on 24th December 1855 so it had a three month journey to London.
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Yes, three months makes more sense, now that you mention it.
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I forgot that dealers name. He is a super nice guy. At one point he told me he was moving to Texas, but I am sure glad he stayed. He brings a lot of affordable covers to every show. That cover is a real gem. Great Find Antonio! When I left the "Aussie from Hastings" was right along side of you.
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He will be moving a way soon. He always has the best stuff.
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Thought I would share this with the group. This was my major purchase from the Springpex show here in Minnesota.
And a close-up of the barely 4-margin stamp.
I paid the most for this item than I have paid for any single philatelic item.
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
Antonio,
Well done !!!. You were sitting there so focused at the one table for the whole time I was at the show. This is an excellent find. If you decide you really don't like this item after all, please give me first bids. This item definitely has a story to tell.
Regards ... Tim.
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
Really neat but I don't think I fully appreciate all the details. Would appreciate any information as to why it is so special and what is that postmark?
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To error is human -to really fowl things up takes a computer
22 Mar 2014
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
Just a quick thought but what a journey it took in 1856. A wonderful find thanks for sharing.
Ross
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
Nice cover and a very nice reminder of a great ship:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_(clipper)
It looks as though it was posted in Geelong on 24th December 1855 so it had a three month journey to London.
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
Yes, three months makes more sense, now that you mention it.
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
I forgot that dealers name. He is a super nice guy. At one point he told me he was moving to Texas, but I am sure glad he stayed. He brings a lot of affordable covers to every show. That cover is a real gem. Great Find Antonio! When I left the "Aussie from Hastings" was right along side of you.
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re: Victoria (Australia) "Lightning" Packet Boat Cover - 1856
He will be moving a way soon. He always has the best stuff.
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