Lot 287
287
cover -- 1873 (30 June) envelope (small faults) from Hokitika to Locarno, bearing 1871 perf. 12½ 2d. orange pairs (2, one lifted and hinged back in place) each cancelled with large h.s. "W" and showing circular "PD" and London Paid c.d.s. in red; a rare and attractive franking; also a further envelope (opened-out) bearing 2d. orange (5) similarly cancelled, other stamps removed. Photo for first
cover -- 1873 (30 June) envelope (small faults) from Hokitika to Locarno, bearing 1871 perf. 12½ 2d. orange pairs (2, one lifted and hinged back in place) each cancelled with large h.s. "W" and showing circular "PD" and London Paid c.d.s. in red; a rare and attractive franking; also a further envelope (opened-out) bearing 2d. orange (5) similarly cancelled, other stamps removed. Photo for first

Details
cover -- 1873 (30 June) envelope (small faults) from Hokitika to Locarno, bearing 1871 perf. 12½ 2d. orange pairs (2, one lifted and hinged back in place) each cancelled with large h.s. "W" and showing circular "PD" and London Paid c.d.s. in red; a rare and attractive franking; also a further envelope (opened-out) bearing 2d. orange (5) similarly cancelled, other stamps removed. Photo for first