Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Tasmania. Fire policy made out to Richard James Lucas of Hobart

[Tasmania] Lucas, Richard James

Published by Stephenson & Son, Launceston, 1883

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Engraved fire insurance policy Number 8,185 for £30 made out to Richard James Lucas of Hobart, solicitor, "On building erected of slabs and weatherboard, roof shingles, detached, situate Sandfly, and occupied by a Tenant as a Dwelling". Richard James Lucas (1837 1916) was a politician in colonial Tasmania. Born at Kingston, Browns River, educated in Brighton, and admitted a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 1865. He was elected member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Kingborough in 1883 and 1886. A large engraved Australian coat of arms at top of sheet, with kangaroo and emu. 13 1/2 x 17 1/4". Printed on 2 sides; the front with signatures of 2 directors; company blind stamp. 'Conditions' printed on verso. Period folds flattened, short closed tear bottom edge, slight creasing.

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Title
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Tasmania. Fire policy made out to Richard James Lucas of Hobart
Author
[Tasmania] Lucas, Richard James
Publisher
Stephenson & Son, Launceston
Publication year
1883
Condition
Very good overall
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