Australia Post — a Letter to Mary — Celebrating 200 Years 1809—2009 — Hobart Tas 26 May 2009 Postal Numismatic Cover PNC

A fascinating and historically significant Postal Numismatic Cover celebrating 200 Years of Australia Post (1809–2009), featuring a facsimile of one of Australia's earliest surviving letters — A Letter to Mary.

This beautifully presented cover showcases a facsimile of an 1843 pre-stamp letter from Launceston, Tasmania, addressed to Elizabeth Town, alongside a 36c Australia Post 200 Years commemorative stamp. Cancelled with the special Celebrating 200 Years postmark from Hobart TAS 7000, 26 May 2009. The cover itself is presented upside-down in the traditional style of early colonial correspondence.

• Facsimile of an 1843 pre-stamp letter — A Letter to Mary, Launceston, Tasmania
• 36c Australia Post 200 Years commemorative stamp
• Special postmark — Celebrating 200 Years 1809–2009, Hobart TAS 7000, 26 May 2009