Loose Ship Letters were letters posted in boxes aboard ships, the contents of which were handed in to the post office at the next port of call, in this case Brisbane
Type 1 A rectangular frame with chamfered corners 48.5 x 10 mm with "LOOSE SHIP LETTER" with seriffed letters in one line. Dated 10 September 1869 - 31 October 1873 and rated 4R
- (10 September 1869 - 31 October 1873) rated 4R - $35, $100 on cover
Loose Ship Letter Type 1 (from Campbell)
Type 1
1869
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1 dated 10 September 1869. Rated 4R. Seen in Abacus auction no 247 lot no 1115
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1 dated 1869. Rated 4R. Seen on Ebay
1873
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1 dated Maryborough 31 October 1873. Rated 4R. Seen in Abacus auction no 247 lot no 1117. It is assumed the handstamp was applied at Brisbane
No dates
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1. Rated 4R. Seen in Abacus auction no 240 lot no 506
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1. Rated 4R. Seen in Cavendish auctions 2014. Ex Griffiths
Brisbane Loose Ship letter Type 1. Rated 4R
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