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Lot# 858 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 858 New Zealand

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    1864: 2 d. blue, Plate I, Imperforate, a fine horizontal pair with contemporary scissor cut between the stamps, large margins all round and a fine demonstration of the worn plate, used with worn plate 1864 2 d. pale blue, Plate I, perf. 12½ at Auckland in a horizontal strip of four on 1864 cover from Auckland to Coventry tied by "1" numeral obliterators of Auckland in black; paying the 1s. rate via Marseilles. Reverse with Auckland despatch cds (Nov 7) and Coventry arrival cds (Jan 19, 1865) in black. A very rare combination of imperf. and perf. adhesives on a fine cover. Cert. BPA (1953).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF