cover 1857 no watermark, blued paper, 1/- green bisected vertically and tied by "18" obliterator on 1858 (16 Aug.) envelope from Otago to London, showing red London Paid c.d.s. (13.11) below and despatch c.d.s. on reverse; the bisect has been cut-out as a small piece, replaced and backed for preservation's sake; the envelope with some creasing and with flap missing. A major rarity. R.P.S. (1934) and Holcombe (1992) Certificates. Photo