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Lot# 1632 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1632 New Zealand

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    1862/63: 1 s. deep green, no wmk., on pelure paper, a used example of stupendous colour, just touched to large margins all round, on 1863 cover to London endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by bold strike of numeral "7" obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds at left (July 16) in red, reverse with Wellington despatch cds (May 12) in black. Stamp lifted for checking and ironed creases but a fresh and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (1993) Gi = £ 1'100 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, July 1963, lot 202; Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3468.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF