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Lot# 1596 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1596 New Zealand

    1844: Cover from Kororarika (later Russell) mailed to Auckland endorsed 'OHM Service' at top, struck with double arc NEW-ZEALAND datestamp (Jan 12) in black (RL HS23) and rated '4' pence in manuscript to pay. Reverse, with one side flap missing, showing fine strike of oval framed "CROWN / KORORARIKA / 1840 / NEW ZEALAND datestamp in black as supplied by the New South Wales Post Office. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF