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Fencing A Police Paddock At Epping [Victoria]

1866. Letterpress, handbill, annotated with date and illegible inspector’s signature in ink, 45.9 x 29.4cm. Missing portions, stains and old folds with minor tears.

Text includes “Tenders will be received up to eleven o’clock a.m., on Monday the 7th day of May, 1866, for the erection of a substantial two rail fence with paling, round the land reserved for police purposes at Epping, in accordance with the specifications given below… By authority: John Ferres, Govt Printer, Melbourne.” Specifications for the construction of the fence and gate include handwritten notes.

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Item #CL169-26

Price (AUD): $660.00  other currencies