cover 1893 (15 Nov.) envelope (embossed Royal Arms seal on flap) registered to Auckland, New Zealand, bearing ½d. on half 1d. brownish claret in combination with 1891-1902 ½d., 1d., 2½d. and 4d., all with cork cancellations and with the bisect additionally tied by c.d.s., "Crown/REGISTERED" h.s. and London Registered hooded d.s. in red, arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A most attractive four colour franking to a rare destination. Photo | Christie's

Lot 66

cover 1893 (15 Nov.) envelope (embossed Royal Arms seal on flap) registered to Auckland, New Zealand, bearing ½d. on half 1d. brownish claret in combination with 1891-1902 ½d., 1d., 2½d. and 4d., all with cork cancellations and with the bisect additionally tied by c.d.s., "Crown/REGISTERED" h.s. and London Registered hooded d.s. in red, arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A most attractive four colour franking to a rare destination. Photo

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cover 1893 (15 Nov.) envelope (embossed Royal Arms seal on flap) registered to Auckland, New Zealand, bearing ½d. on half 1d. brownish claret in combination with 1891-1902 ½d., 1d., 2½d. and 4d., all with cork cancellations and with the bisect additionally tied by c.d.s., "Crown/REGISTERED" h.s. and London Registered hooded d.s. in red, arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A most attractive four colour franking to a rare destination. Photo