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Lot# 1673 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1673 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 2 d. vermilion and 6 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, used on 1873 cover from Dunedin to New York via Suez, each tied by bold strikes of 'Dunedin / O' duplexes (July 8) in black. Manuscript filled circular DETAINED / FOR / '2d.' / POSTAGE in black at upper left deleted by "0" handstamp in black after the addition of the 2 d. vermilion (July 17). 'London / Paid' cds (Oct 8) in red and reverse with 'New York / Paid All' cds (Oct 20) in red. A charming and extremely scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 248.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF