Losnr. 5156 - 321.-332. Auktion
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Losnr. : 5156 Neuseeland
1855/57: Chalon 1 s. pale yellow-green on blued paper, wmk. Large Star, a fine example of fresh colour with ample to very large margins all round, used on second sheet of 1857 entire letter from New Plymouth to London, tied by "9" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with "NEW PLYMOUTH / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Dec 5) and London arrival in red (April 6, 1858). The adhesive with a tiny brown spot at base not detracting from the wonderful appearance of a very rare and most appealing usage Gi = £ 6'000 off cover.rnNote: The letter contained a solicitor's document for signature and presumably weighed over 1 ounce, however there is no indication on the cover of a further removed adhesive.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2051.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHF