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Lot# 1658 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1658 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 4 d. yellow, perf. 12½ at Auckland, a small example used with 1871/73 2 d. vermilion on 1873 cover to Whitehaven, UK cancelled on despatch with manuscript "Stoke 25.9.73" ink, further cancelled in transit with numeral "15" obliterator of Nelson in black. Reverse, top flap missing, but with 'Nelson' cds (Sept 25) and Whitehaven arrival cds (Dec 1). An unusual and attractive cover, believed unique. Cert. RPSL (2000).rnProvenance: Collection Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000, lot 358.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF