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Lot# 5157 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5157 New Zealand

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    1855/58: Chalon 2 d. blue on blued paper, no wmk., a horizontal strip of three with large margins on three sides and shaved at right, used on 1857 cover from Nelson to Torquay, Devon endorsed "Paid" and "Via Southampton", tied by "14" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with weak "NELSON / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Nov 30) and Torquay arrival cds (March 16, 1858) with the cover bearing handstruck "1" on obverse for readdring charge to Great Malvern (March 17). The strip with minor age spot on first adhesive and slight surface inclusion at base of second stamp but a rare and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF