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Auction: 22131 - New Zealand e-auction: The Property of Robin Gwynn; Followed by the Collection Formed by S.P. Riddell - e-Auction
Lot: 379

(x) New Zealand
The Sideface Issues
1882-1900 Second Issue
1891-95 Perf. 10

A collection of covers and envelopes including ½d. used on an unsealed printed matter envelope, taxed at Wellington and 'not known' handstamp applied, 1d. rose including envelopes franked 1d. pair to make up the 2d. rate and sent Registered, 2d. lilac including an advertising envelope to Melbourne and two covers posted by the same ship and to the same addressee, one with 'loose ship letter' boxed handstamp applied, Registered covers and double rate covers, an 1892 envelope from the Bank of New Zealand to New York via San Franciso and franked with ½d. rose, 2d. lilac (2) and 3d. yellow, a group all franked with 2½d. blue including an envelope sent Registered to Philadelphia, U.S.A. bearing 1d., 2d. and 2½d., 1897 envelope sent Registered to Wisconsin bearing 8d. blue, etc., a lovely group with some more unusual destinations and mixed frankings


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

Estimate
£500 to £600

Starting price
£400