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Lot# 828 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 828 New Zealand

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    1855 (July): 1 s. pale yellow-green, wmk. Large Star on very lightly blued paper, a horizontal pair with clear to large margins, used on 8 April 1858 triple rate cover from Nelson to London endorsed 'Prepaid', cancelled by "14" numeral obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds (July 19) in red at left. The cover with heavy file fold well away from the adhesives and with sensible internal repair, the contents being a 'Letter of Attorney', however of extreme scarcity as a multiple of the first issue 1 shilling on letter. Cert. RPSL (1952) Scott 3 = $ 45'000.rnProvenance: Collection H. Gordon Kaye, 16 April 1991, lot 169.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF