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The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part V)
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  • Lot# : 3255 New Zealand

    1857: Chalon Head 2 d. blue imperf., a fine and fresh used example with good to large margins all round on local 1861 envelope, the adhesive tied by barred oval '18' numeral of Otago in black, the corresponding "DUNEDIN OTAGO N.Z." despatch (June 8) cds alongside. A fine and fresh usage to pay the 2d. inland rate.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3256 New Zealand

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    1857: Chalon Head 6 d. brown imperf., a superb used example with huge margins incl. parts of the neighbouring stamps at top and bottom, neatly tied by barred oval '15' numeral of Nelson in black to 1862 envelope to London, reverse with partial despatch (May 10) cds in black and LONDON arrival (July 19) cds in red. The adhesive detached and placed back in the original position, nevertheless a splendid cover, signed Goebel; cert. BPA (1973).rnProvenance: Collection Antipodes, Corinphila sale 79 (Oct. 1988), lot 3264.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3257 New Zealand

    1864-71: Chalon Head 6 d. red-brown perf. 12½, a fine and fresh used example with good perfs, lightly tied by indistinct barred oval in black to 1865 envelope to London, "INVERCARGILL / SOUTHLAND N.Z." despatch (Dec 18) cds alongside, reverse with LONDON arrival (Feb 17, 1866) cds in black. A fine cover, signed Pfenniger & Holcombe,.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF
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