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Lot# 8153 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8153 Cook Islands

    1899 (April 24): Provisional ½ d. on 1 d. blue, wmk. NZ and Star, perf. 11 and 1896/1900 ½ d. steel blue, used on 1903 cover to Baluchistan tied by "Cook Islands / Rarotonga" circular datestamps; reverse with Auckland cds (Oct 4), Tuticorin cds (Oct 30) and Loralai arrival (Nov 6). File fold away from adhesives but a fine cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF