cover 1869 (12 Feb.) envelope (part flap missing) from Wanganui to Christchurch, bearing 4d. yellow cancelled by superb "8", Wanganui, Wellington and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Covers with a single 4d. are rare. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1240

Spink London

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15 March 2000

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Lot 258

cover 1869 (12 Feb.) envelope (part flap missing) from Wanganui to Christchurch, bearing 4d. yellow cancelled by superb ''8'', Wanganui, Wellington and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Covers with a single 4d. are rare. Photo

Price realised

GBP 264

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 120

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cover 1869 (12 Feb.) envelope (part flap missing) from Wanganui to Christchurch, bearing 4d. yellow cancelled by superb "8", Wanganui, Wellington and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Covers with a single 4d. are rare. Photo

Provenance

John White, 1982
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