Lot 2354
3d lilac (SG 117), two singles, tied by "A" barred obliterator, on 1869 (21 Dec.) envelope to Wellington (9.1.70) via Auckland (3.1.70), with red "Chatham Islands /2.12.69" manuscript origin endorsement at upper left, a few minor age spots and small tear at top, Very Fine and unusual double rate cover from the Chatham Islands. Campbell Paterson A3d(2). Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 1996 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.
The Chatham Islands were treated as a separate Province from 1 January 1868.
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Realized $750 |