By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 548 - brit. colonies New Zealand
1863: 2 d. dull deep blue, no. wmk. imperforate, a vertical pair with good to large margins all round, used on double rate cover from Invercargill to Dunedin lightly tied by numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Invercargill cds (Aug 21) in black and 'Dunedin / Otago' cds in red (Aug 25) of receipt. Cover folded for display and the stamps lifted for checking and replaced. A very rare stamp in a multiple on letter. Certs. Holcombe (1988), RPSL (2001) Gi = £ 1'600+ off cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3485.
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas
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