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Lot# 5159 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5159 New Zealand

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    1857/58: Richardson printing 1 s. green on unwatermarked blued paper, imperforate, vertically bisected (left half) used on 1858 cover from Otago to Aberdeen, Scotland tied by crisp "18" barred oval in black, large to very large margins. Reverse with "OTAGO-NEW ZEALAND" despatch datestamp (Aug 28) in black, alongside Aberdeen arrival cds (Dec 20). The envelope with small closed tears reinforced internally, some apparent creasing and wrinkles not affecting the superb adhesive. Rare: one of just twenty-four bisected usages recorded (ref. Odenweller / Lea & Watts) from the Richardson printing. An important cover Gi = £30'000. rnNote: The Richardson bisect usages are recorded between 17 July 1858 and 19 July 1859, just 24 covers are recorded.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF