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Lot# 7104B - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7104B New Zealand

    1887: Official envelope "On Bankruptcy Business Only", mailed stampless from Wellington to Bordeaux, France endorsed "Via Frisco", struck with WELLINGTON despatch cds (June 18) and struck with triangular "T" mark. The cover was mailed via England with 'Calais a Paris' cds at left (July 25) and thrice readdressed: from Bordeaux to Libourne and thence to Coichet and St. Savinien (July 29); accumulating three 1881/92 Postage Due 10 c. black & 40 c. black (Maury T15+T19); two of which were annulled in pen when forwarded. A most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF