Sale 341


 
Lot 1211



5-Point Star (Weiss ST-5P1), two strikes cancel 12¢ dull purple (151) horizontal pair on circa 1871 cover to Big Paddock, Haw Haw, Hokitika, New Zealand, red "New York Mar endorsed "via San Francisco", Hokitika (6.1) arrival backstamp, Fine and rare, 24¢ prepays double the 12¢ American packet rate that was effective December 1, 1870.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED NYFM COVERS TO NEW ZEALAND, THIS TO A GOLDRUSH TOWN.

Beginning in 1864 Hokitika prospered as a goldrush town on the west coast of New Zealand. By late 1866 it was one of the country's most populous centres, located close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. This cover can be effectively dated to 1871-72 as known period of use for ST-5P1 is May 4, 1870 to April 14, 1872.


 
Realized $1,800



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