Lot 1795

Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection

Description

Ferry ticket, Sydney Ferries Ltd Parramatta River Service, weekly ticket No.154, one shilling and sixpence, for travel between Wharf and Park Gates, Parramatta, hand-written date 24.2.15. Very fine and very historic and rare.

This ticket is the one illustrated on page 59 of Frank Seckold's book on ferry tokens and passes. He states that it was used for travel on the company's steam tram from Duck River Wharf to Parramatta township terminus at the main gate to historic Parramatta Park.

Estimate
$70
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$50

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