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Lot# 883 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 883 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. brown, two examples in a deep shade, used on 1869 cover from Dunedin to Pictou, Nova Scotia via Suez tied by bold strikes of 'Dunedin / 0' duplex (June 9) in black. 'Londoon / Paid' transit cds in red on front (Aug 13) and both '6' pence credit in manuscript and handstruck '3d.' credit in red alongside. Reverse with 'Pictou' arrival (Aug 23) in black. A charming and very scarce cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 235.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF