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Lot# 5158 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5158 New Zealand

    1855/58: Chalon 1 s. green on blued paer, no wmk., a wonderful used example, marginal from top of sheet with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on double rate 1859 cover from Otago to London tied by two strikes of the "18" numeral obliteration, both blurred, the first strike with attempt to wipe the handstamp off and then superceeded with second impression with the "18" not being visible. Reverse with "OTAGO / NEW-ZEALAND" cds in black (Jan 7) and obverse with "London / Paid" arrival cds (April). The stamp has been removed from the cover for checking and hinged back in to place. A very fine and extremely attractive cover Gi = £ 4'000 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1064.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF