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Lot# 893 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 893 New Zealand

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    1871/73: 6 d. pale blue, perf. 12½ used with August 1873 2 d. vermilion on 1873 cover from Thames to Viborg, Denmark via San Francisco; these two stamps initially tied by 'Thames A/3' duplex (Jan 2). Held for further postage with 1871/73 1 d. red-brown, perf. 10 x 12½ applied and tied three weeks later by 'Thames A/3' duplex (Jan 20) in black. Manuscript '3' pence credit in red on front and 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (March 26). Reverse with Auckland transit cds and Viborg arrival (March 28) in black. A charming three colour franking to a very rare destination for Chalon Head mail. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 333.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF