Four different official seals are recorded from Victoria, an independent state in southeastern Australia. In 1901, Victoria joined the Commonwealth of Australia. Victorian seals are scarce on cover.
Date issued: Unknown, EKU May 16, 1883
Printing: Black
Perforation: Imperforate
Inscription: "VICTORIA. / V. (coat of arms) R. / FOUND OPEN. / OFFICIALLY SEALED."
Control Number: None
Description: Brittle and damaged 1883 mourning cover from Kingstown, Great Britain to Melbourne, Victoria with official seal applied over right edge. June 25th Melbourne receiving cancel on reverse. This is believed to be the earliest seal issued anywhere in Australia.
Courtesy of Jim Kotanchik by permission. Updated May 18, 2008
Catalog: Drummond OS1
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