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Lot# 1620 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1620 New Zealand

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    Serrated perforation 16 to 18 at Nelson 1862 (July): 6 d. black-brown, a fine used example in a deep rich shade used on cover to London tied by numeral "15" obliterator in black, the serrated perfs. clear on three sides, scissor separation at right. Reverse with 'Nelson' despatch cds (Aug 25) and obverse with 'London / Paid' cds in red (Dec 30). The cover pressed but an extremely rare stamp on letter. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 1'800 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3416.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF