U5 1896 (30 Mar.) 1d. stationery card (1892 issue) to London, bearing 1892 white paper 1d. (some light staining), both cancelled by Rarotonga c.d.s. (Type A6-earliest recorded date of use) and showing Auckland transit c.d.s. (13 Apr.); the card with light corner crease. Photo | Christie's

Sale 4830

Stamps - BE

London

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28 October 1992

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Lot 45

U5 1896 (30 Mar.) 1d. stationery card (1892 issue) to London, bearing 1892 white paper 1d. (some light staining), both cancelled by Rarotonga c.d.s. (Type A6-earliest recorded date of use) and showing Auckland transit c.d.s. (13 Apr.); the card with light corner crease. Photo

Price realised

GBP 154

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 180

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U5 1896 (30 Mar.) 1d. stationery card (1892 issue) to London, bearing 1892 white paper 1d. (some light staining), both cancelled by Rarotonga c.d.s. (Type A6-earliest recorded date of use) and showing Auckland transit c.d.s. (13 Apr.); the card with light corner crease. Photo
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