1874 (11 Mar) cover to Napier, endorsed 'Per Mongol' bearing 1d Sideface and 1d Red-Brown Chalon tied by 'C' duplexes of Christchurch, arrival backstamps, odd tone. Extremely rare, being one of two or three 'Sideface plus Chalon' combination covers known. Provenance: Ex Burrus
Lot 364
Estimate: $1,000T
1905 (10 Jan) illustrated cover for Government Tourist Dept used from Wellington to Northern Tasmania Tourists' Assn endorsed 'O.P.S.O.' and showing fine Official Frank signature handstamp, backstamped Hobart and Launceston. Very attractive and early Tourism item
Lot 365
Estimate: $1,750T
Realised Price : $1,400
1908 Picture postcard from USA to New Zealand showing very fine strike of 'DAMAGED IN WRECK/OF S.S. AEON' in red, stamp floated off. This item is one of only 14 survivors. [The "Aeon" struck a reef off Christmas Island in the Gilberts group on 18 July 1908]
