1878 (4 Apr) Switzerland 25c Envelope uprated with 50c Seated Helvetia used from Geneva to 'Greymouth/New Zealand/(Australie)', oval cachet of Museum of Natural History, reverse with backstamps of Brindisi, Sydney, Christchurch and Greymouth, roughly opened at top and flap faults. Rare origin/destination
Lot 830
Estimate: $60
Realised Price : $50
1892-1905 group comprising 1892 Reefton to Christchurch bearing 2d, 1895 Christchurch to U.S.A. bearing 2d + ½d, 1898 Auckland to U.S.A. bearing 2½d, 1904 PPC Wellington to Scotland bearing 1d and 1905 Invercargill to Newfoundland bearing 1d, mixed condition (5 items)
Lot 831
Estimate: $60
1911 two floral tinselled PPCs inscribed 'GREETINGS/FROM/THE/ EXHIBITION/1911.' one unused, the other presumably used from the Wellington Exhibition, minor blemishes
Lot 832
Estimate: $75
1914 (6 Jan) underpaid use of Tuck's 'XMAS LETTER CARD' with colour design inside, franked with KEVII ½d from booklet pane tied by part 'MAUNGAT...' datestamp, 'T1D' in blue crayon, 1d Dominion affixed and tied by 'WHITFORD' datestamp to pay the deficiency, some toning, still scarce usage