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Lot# 8128 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8128 Cook Islands

    1892: 2½ d. blue and 10 d. red used on 1898 registered cover to Nova Scotia, tied by "Cook Islands / Rarotonga" datestamps in black (April 27), framed manuscript filled "Post Office / Cook Islands" registration cachet at left. Reverse with Auckland transit (May 9) and array of Canadian transits and arrivals  (June 10). Small nick in envelope at top right but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF