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Lot# 543 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 543 New Zealand

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    1855/58: 1 s. green, no wmk., on very blued paper, a fine example vertically bisected (right half) on 1858 covert to Cruden, Scotland tied by bold strike of "18" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with OTAGO despatch cds (Aug 23) and Aberdeen arrival cds (Dec 20) in black. File fold touches the adhesive and envelope with closed tear at left but a splendid and very rare cover. Cert. RPSNZ (2002) Scott 6a = $ 29'000/Gi = £ 26'000.rnNote: This cover is number R8 of the 26 recorded Richardson bisects reported by Gerald Elliott.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF