cover 1858 (2 Mar.) and 1861 (26 Jan.) envelopes ex the same correspondence to Hampshire, both with "CHRIST-CHURCH/CANTERBURY" c.d.s. on reverse (the former being the earliest recorded date of use), the first with Port Victoria c.d.s. over rate marks of "1" and "6", the second rated "6" and with a superb strike of the "LYTTELTON/NEW.ZEALAND" c.d.s. (an early date); an attractive pair | Christie's

Lot 9

cover 1858 (2 Mar.) and 1861 (26 Jan.) envelopes ex the same correspondence to Hampshire, both with "CHRIST-CHURCH/CANTERBURY" c.d.s. on reverse (the former being the earliest recorded date of use), the first with Port Victoria c.d.s. over rate marks of "1" and "6", the second rated "6" and with a superb strike of the "LYTTELTON/NEW.ZEALAND" c.d.s. (an early date); an attractive pair

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cover 1858 (2 Mar.) and 1861 (26 Jan.) envelopes ex the same correspondence to Hampshire, both with "CHRIST-CHURCH/CANTERBURY" c.d.s. on reverse (the former being the earliest recorded date of use), the first with Port Victoria c.d.s. over rate marks of "1" and "6", the second rated "6" and with a superb strike of the "LYTTELTON/NEW.ZEALAND" c.d.s. (an early date); an attractive pair