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Auction: 22020 - The Robin Gwynn Collection of New Zealand
Lot: 119

(x) New Zealand
The Sideface Issues
Advertisements on Stamps
Overprinted "O.P.S.O."
1894 (14 Jun.) 'On Public Service Only' envelope (truncated at left) to Buffalo, New York bearing 2½d. blue overprinted 'o.p.s.o' in magenta, tied to envelope by Wellington squared circle; very rare used on cover, especially so with the green advert on the reverse. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). S.G. O9 Var.; CP DP4e. Var.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£1,700

Starting price
£750