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Lot# 887 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 887 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. green, a fine example used on 1869 cover from Greymouth to North Anson, Maine, USA tied by numeral "20" obliterator in black. Reverse with Greymouth cds of despatch (Aug 24) and Hokitika transit cds (Sept 4). Manuscript '6' credit in red crayon adjacent and 'London / Paid' cds of transit (Nov 6) in red. Carried on Cunard Steamer 'Russia' with 'New York Paid All' entry cds (Nov 16) also on front of a scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 246.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF