Os these stamps it is said that the
only known specimens were in the
possession of the late Mr. T. K. Tap
ling, a one tune member of parlia
ment. and one of the first of scien
tific stamp collectors; another in the
keepingof a Birmingham enthusiast;
still another in the possession of
Herr von Ferrari, a fourth being the
property of a gentleman in France.
Other valuable stamps, which per
haps possess more interest to the col
lector than most varieties, are the
penny and two penny stamps of the
first issues of Mauritius, inscribed
“Postoffice.” The last pair that was
sold fetched £2-10, and the specimens
were unobliterated. So far as is
known only seven pairs of these
stamps are in existence. These are.
or were, in the possession of Herr
von Ferrari and a collector at Bor
deaux, who have each an unused
and a used pair in their collections;
Baron Arthur do Rothschild and Dr.
Legrand of Paris have each a pair,
and the only stamps of the same
issue in England in 18S7 were a pair
in the possession of Mr. Tapling
Million.
To H .11 huts.
I have eastern clients who wish to buy
u<n precious mineral claims, including
de posits of asbestos, cinnabar, cobalt,
onyx, slate, graphite, asphaltum, sulphur,
mica, mineral paint or any others having
commercial value. H you have anything
of the kind to offer, send samples with
price, terms and full detailed description
of claims. I think I can place them lor
you, if quality, terms, location, etc., are
sati-dac.lory, IL GLAFCKE,
Formerly Sccretar.v and acting Gov
ernor of Wyoming. Cheyenne, Wyo.
SOMETHING NEW.
Tourist Sleeping Car Chicago ’o Boston via
Wab isli and Canadian Pacific Railways
< ii jcago, Oct. 1, 1592.
