Tasmania - Colonial: 1857-1900.
Delivery envelope: TC-EO-3.

 
General characteristics:

Heading and notes: No form number.
Heading is TELEGRAM above crest.
Message area: Blank.
Reverse side: Blank.
Colours (text & envelope): Black on fawn.
Size of envelope overall: 78 × 134 mm.
Distinctive characteristics of this form:
 
EO-3A TC-EO-3A.

 

Characteristics:

  • reverse side is blank;
  • flap has pointed peak and straight sides.
3A Crest Details of the crest in the center of the front.
  • size: 12 × 21 mm;
  • both the lion and the unicorn are standing and facing the shield;
  • the shield is small and circular.
3B Delor TC-EO-3B.

 

Characteristics:

  • reverse side is blank;
  • flap has rounded peak and curved sides.
3B crest Details of the crest in the center of the front.
  • size: 10 × 24 mm;
  • both the lion and the unicorn are on all fours;
  • both the animals are facing away from the shield. The lion is looking at the reader. The unicorn is looking at the shield;
  • the shield is large and elliptical.

Details of use and rarity.

Form
sub-number
Schedule number Earliest recorded date Rarity rating
EO-3A None   RRR
EO-3B None 11 November 1903 at Hobart. RRR