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Lot# 851 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 851 New Zealand

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    1862/63: 2 d. pale ultramarine, no wmk. on pelure paper, three single examples all with large to touched margins, used on 1863 cover from Port Chalmers to Scotland, tied by numeral "18" obliterators in black and the first stamp by 'Paid / London' datestamp (April 17) in red. Reverse with slight flap fault and PORT CHALMERS / OTAGO despatch cds (Feb 16) and Elgin cds (April 18) arrival cds in black. The stamps lifted for checking and replaced but a rare issue on letter. Cert. RPSL (1990) Gi = £ 2'400 off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold