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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: 395

(x) New Zealand
The Sideface Issues
1882-1900 Second Issue
Covers and Cancellations

A group of three advertising covers comprising 1896 (15 May) Registered cover franked with 1d. rose block of four and a single with six local Canterbury advertisements printed on reverse; 1899 (13 Nov.) franked 2d. lilac and advertising 'Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co.' and 1900(31 May) franked 2d. lilac Prohibition Cover from Rangitata to Christchurch with 'strike out the top line only/ at the/ local option poll' on the front and detailed evidence on the reverse about the advantages of prohibition in reducing crime; fine and scarce

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

Estimate
£250 to £300

Starting price
£200