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English Mails Monthly Packet Service 1857 (Sept): Richardson
printing ...di più English Mails Monthly Packet Service 1857 (Sept): Richardson printing 1 s. green on blued paper, no wmk., imperforate, a superb vertically bisected example with large margins on the remaining sides, tied to 1858 cover from Miss King to Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland by barred "18" numeral obliterator of Port Chalmers in black. Carried on European & Australian Line ship "S.S. Victoria" from Sydney (Oct 11) arriving Southampton (Dec 18). Reverse with OTAGO cds (Aug 23) and arrival cds of Aberdeen (Dec 20). Slight horizontal file fold crosses the adhesive but a magnificent and attractive cover (see Bob Odenweller "The Postage Stamps of New Zealand" for illustrations of comparisons, nearly all) and one of the finest of the few bisect covers recorded. Cert. RPSNZ (2002) Gi = £ 30'000. Note 1: Journey time 119 days. Note 2: This cover is number R8 in the Odenweller / Elliott census, see Odenwelller page 292. Twenty-four covers are known bearing a Richardson bisect. Provenance: Robson Lowe, London, 11 June 1958, lot 303; collection "Chalon" (J.S. White), Christie's, London, 22 Feb 1989, lot 42; Christie's, London, 11 Oct 1989, lot 1100; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2068.
1857-1863 P&O Express Premium Route 1862 (June 6): Cover from
Port ...di più 1857-1863 P&O Express Premium Route 1862 (June 6): Cover from Port Ahuhiri to Kilkenny, Ireland endorsed "via Marseilles", franked by 1857/63 imperforate 1 d. dull orange, 2 d. blue and 6 d. brown all with large margins all round, all tied by "11" numeral obliterators of Port Ahuhiri, the 6 d. being further tied by "Kilkenny" arrival cds (Sept 13) in black. Reverse with "AHUHIRI" despatch cds (June 6). A fine and most attractive three colour franking paying the extra 3 d. per ¼ ounce for Premium Express mail via Marseilles and thence by rail to Great Britain. A very rare and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2018). Note 1: Journey time 89 days. Note 2: Carried on P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Colombo" from Galle and the "Euxine" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
English Mails via P&O 1860: Covers (2) to London or Birmingham,
both ...di più English Mails via P&O 1860: Covers (2) to London or Birmingham, both carried on the P&O "Emeu" from Sydney via Galle, with prepaid stampless envelope rated "6 d." in manuscript showing "PORT VICTORIA / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (March 30) and mourning envelope franked by 1857/63 6 d. brown, margins all round, tied by "18" obliterator of Port Chalmers backstamped "OTAGO" (March 30) to Birmingham; each with arrival cds's of June 17, 1860. Note 1: Journey time 79 days. The "Emeu" was accidentally rammed by the S.S. "Williams" in Sydney Harbour, causing considerable damage and delaying the ship by 8 days. The "Emeu" carried the mails to Suez, the covers being carried from Alexandria on the "Pera".
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1863: Imperforate 6 d.
red-brown, ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1863: Imperforate 6 d. red-brown, three examples and perf. 2 d. blue with distinct wear, perf. 12½, used on 1865 double Express Premium rate cover from Auckland (Feb 8) to Kirkaldy, Scotland endorsed "via Marseilles" in manuscript at top, all tied by "1" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Auckland (Feb 8) cds with Kirkaldy arrival (April 13). A few minor imperfections with vertical creases away from the adhesives but a very scarce franking; also a single imperf. 6 d. used to London on 1865 cover, the adhesive being cancelled "Hawick / 7 Aug 1865" in manuscript. Note 1: Journey time 63 days. Carried on the P&O "Madras" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle, and the "Ceylon" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Note 2: The premium Express rate via Marseilles rate was raised on Sept 12, 1863 to 10 d. per ½ ounce. This rate was valid until Dec 22, 1870.
Mails to Europe - France 1862/64: 2 d., perf. 13, two examples, ...di più
Mails to Europe - France 1862/64: 2 d., perf. 13, two examples, and
single 6 d. red-brown, used on 1864 cover from Dunedin to Cognac
endorsed "pr. Aldinga, via Marseilles" readdressed upon arrival to
Jarnac tied by "Dunedin / Otago" duplexes (Feb 10) in black. Framed
octagonal "TOO LATE / DUNEDIN" in red and struck with red "P.D."
and Marseilles entry marking (May 11) in red. Reverse with Cognac
cds (May 13) and Jarnac arrival (May 13). An unusual cover -
overpaid 2 d. for the 8 d. rate for the first ¼ ounce. Note:
Carried from Sydney on P&O "Northam", the "Carnatic" from
Galle, the "Massilia" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Provenance:
Collection Henry Dumas, Spink, London, 15 March 2000, lot 281.
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864: 2 d. blue, two
examples, ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864: 2 d. blue, two examples, perf. 13 at Dunedin used with single 1864/71 6 d. brown, perf. 12½, on 1864 premium Express mourning cover from Dunedin to London endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "DUNEDIN / OTAGO" duplexes (Sept 17) in black. Reverse with London arrival cds (Nov 16) in red. An attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 58 days. The cover was carried on the P&O "Northam" from Sydney, delayed due to mechanical repairs to the "Nubia" at Galle for a week and thence to Suez, and from Alexandria on the "Ceylon" to Marseilles.
Military Concession rate 1864/71: 1 d. carmine-vermilion, perf. 12,
a ...di più Military Concession rate 1864/71: 1 d. carmine-vermilion, perf. 12, a single example used on 1865 Military concession rate cover to Liverpool from Corporal John Thomas of the 2/14th Regiment, countersigned by his Commanding Officer at left, tied by numeral "8" obliterator. Reverse with "WANGANUI" despatch cds (Nov 8). Part back flap missing and overall soiling as to be expected, but a rare usage during the 1864-1866 Third Period of the 'Maori Wars': this cover being mailed during the Hau Hau conflict in the Taranaki province.
June 1866 - Dec 1868 Primary Mail Route via Panama 1864/71: 1 ...di più
June 1866 - Dec 1868 Primary Mail Route via Panama 1864/71: 1 d.
orange, perf. 12½, a used example on cut down front and applied to
the "Lyttelton Times", issue of August 17, 1868, used to King's
Lynn, Norfolk and endorsed "via Panama", tied by bold Christchurch
"C" obliterator in black. The Newspaper travelled via Panama on the
New Zealand & Australian Royal Mail steamer "Mataura" leaving
Wellington on Sept 10, 1868 and arriving in Plymouth on October 27,
1868. Rare - just four Newspaper frankings are recorded prior to
1874.
Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 1
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 1 d. orange and a horizontal strip of three 3 d. lilac, one with small fault, used on single rate cover from Wanganui to Beverley, Yorkshire tied by "8" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with "Wanganui" cds (Feb 24), Wellington cds (Feb 26) and Beverley arrival (May 16). Opening tear at top left but an unusual make up of the 10 d. rate and an attractive cover. Opinion Holcombe (1992). Note 1: Journey time 121 days. Carried on the P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Tanjore" from Alexandria to Southampton.
6 Sept 1871 - 1 January 1873 P&O Rate Change: via Brindisi
1864/67: 2 ...di più 6 Sept 1871 - 1 January 1873 P&O Rate Change: via Brindisi 1864/67: 2 d. pale blue, two examples in diffeering shades with single 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1872 single rate cover from Motueka to Croft near Darlington, endorsed "via Brindisi" and tied in black with Nelson "15" numeral obliterator with "Motueka" cds at left (Feb 23). Reverse with Dunedin cds (April 3), Lyttelton cds (April 13), Darlington cds (June 10) and Croft arrival (June 11). Note 1: The new Postage rate (Sept 6, 1871 - January 1, 1873) for an under ½ ounce letter was 10 d. Note 2: Carried on P&O "Bangalore" from Sydney, the "Sumatra" from Galle and the "Nyanza" from Alexandria to Brindisi. Journey time 109 days. Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 358; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 48; collection Derek Diamond, Spink, London, 6 July 2016, lot 116.
Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, ...di più
Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, single
and two horizontal pairs with 6 d. red-brown, used on 1867 double
rate cover to Forcalquier, Mt. de Cenis, France endorsed "per first
steamer", all tied by Nelson "N/1" duplexes in black (March 7).
Correct pre-payment of 1 s. 4 d. for a letter between ¼ and ½
ounce; with black "P.D" and Marseilles entry mark in red (May 14)
on obverse. Reverse with Wellington cds (March 9), Dunedin cds
(March 21) and Avignon cds (May 14). Some ageing but an impressive
franking. Cert. Odenweller (2015). Note 1: Carried on P&O
"Geelong" from Sydney, the "Simla" from Galle, the "China" from
Alexandria to Marseilles.
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, two
examples ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, two examples and single 6 d. deep brown on 1866 premium Express mourning cover from Auckland to Dublin, Ireland endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by numeral "1" duplexes in black (April 6). Reverse with "Holyhead & Kingstown Packet" datestamp (June 11). An attractive usage. Note 1: Journey time 67 days. Carried on P&O "Madras" from Sydney, the "Simla" from Galle and the "China" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
April 1870 - April 1873 P&O Line via Suez as Secondary ...di più
April 1870 - April 1873 P&O Line via Suez as Secondary Routing
1864/71: 2 d. blue, perf. 12½, a horizontal strip of three used on
1870 cover from Auckland to London tied by "Auckland 1"
obliterators in black; backstamped in Auckland (Dec 10) and in
Coventry (Feb 27, 1871), charged a further "1" (penny) for local
readdressing. Slight flap fault but a fine cover. Note: Suez was
the Secondary Packet at this date - from April 1870 the via San
Francisco route was both quicker and thus more popular.
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, 6 d.
brown ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, 6 d. brown and 1 s. yellow-green all used on 1868 double rate (up to 1 ounce) cover from Dunedin to Glasgow endorsed "via Marseilles", all tied by "Dunedin" duplexes (May 16) in black. Reverse with Glasgow cds of arrival (July 16). A fine and very attractive three colour franking. Cert. Odenweller (2014). Note 1: Journey time 61 days. Carried on the P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Mooltan" from Galle and the "Travancore" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
June 1866 - Dec 1868 Primary Mail Route via Panama 1864/71: 2 ...di più
June 1866 - Dec 1868 Primary Mail Route via Panama 1864/71: 2 d.
blue, a single example and a fine horizontal strip of four used on
1866 cover from Christchurch to Hull endorsed "via Marseilles" and
rated 10 d. for this purpose; all tied by "C" obliterators of
Christchurch in black. Despite the routing endorsement, the cover
was instead mailed from Christchurch (Oct 5), via Lyttleton (Oct
7), Panama and St. Thomas to Southampton (Dec 1) and Hull (Dec 2).
A scarce and most attractive cover - the "S.S. Seine" was
quarantined on arrival due to a Yellow Fever outbreak on board.
Note: Journey time 59 days.
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue,
horizontal ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, horizontal pair and single 6 d. red-brown on 12 Februray 1866 premium Express cover from Auckland to Wick, Scotland endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by numeral "1" obliterators of Auckland in black and by small circular "C / R.P.O. / FD" Caledonian Railway P.O. handstamp in black with Wick arrival (April 13) on reverse. Flap missing but an a most attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 47 days. Carried on P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Nemesis" from Galle and the "Nyanza" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Provenance: Collection Marcel Stanley, Robson Lowe, 8 Nov 1977, lot 533.
April 1870 - April 1871 1st Contract North Pacific Mail Route via
San ...di più April 1870 - April 1871 1st Contract North Pacific Mail Route via San Francisco 1864/71: 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, three examples used on 1870 single rate cover to London each tied by manuscript "7/11/70" in ink, backstamped at Auckland, the cover travelled on the 8th Eastbound voyage on board the "City of Melbourne" with London cds of receipt (Dec 28) in black. One stamp with rounded corner and with docketing of receipt on obverse.
P&O Route Change: via Brindisi due to the Franco-Prussian ...di più
P&O Route Change: via Brindisi due to the Franco-Prussian War
1867/71: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1871
single rate cover from Auckland to Charles Challis in London
endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "Auckland 1" duplex (May 31) in
black. London arrival cds (Aug 9) on reverse. Note 1: Carried on
P&O "Geelong" from Sydney, "Mongolia" from Galle and the
"Bangalore" from Alexandria to Brindisi. Journey time 71 days. Note
2: The cover was written by Commander H.J. Challis, Officer
Commanding "HMS Rosario", a 20 gun sloop, stationed in the Colony's
waters during the Maori War period. Provenance: Collection John
Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 355.
Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 3 d. deep lilac and 6 d.
red-brown, ...di più Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 3 d. deep lilac and 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1868 mourning cover from Dunedin to Bourges, France, tied by barred obliterator in black. Red Marseille entry marking on obverse (Nov 28) alongside "P.D." in black (the cover was overpaid 1 d.); and reverse with Dunedin cds (Sept 29) and Bourges arrival (Nov 30). Note: Carried on P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Poonah" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Journey time 51 days.
2 Jan 1873 - 2 October 1873 P&O Rate Change via Brindisi
1864/71: 3 ...di più 2 Jan 1873 - 2 October 1873 P&O Rate Change via Brindisi 1864/71: 3 d. lilac perf. 12½, and 1871/73 6 d. pale chalky blue, used on small 1873 mourning cover from Wanganui to Truro endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "8" numeral obliterators in black. Correct postage of 9 d. per ½ ounce after 1 January 1873 reduction from 10 d. for Express mails; reverse with Wanganui cds (June 25), Wellington cds (June 27) and Truro arrival cds (Sept 1). Edge wear but scarce and attractive. Note 1: Journey time 69 days. Provenance: Collection Dr. David Patterson, Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco, 27 April 2019, lot 6443.
Mail to Europe - Italy 1864/71: 3 d. lilac, perf. 12½, a ...di più
Mail to Europe - Italy 1864/71: 3 d. lilac, perf. 12½, a single
example and a horizontal strip of three used on 1870 doube rate
cover from Stafford to Verona, all tied by circular "S"
obliterators (Southland) in black over light numeral obliterators.
Carried on Pacific route via San Francisco, correctly prepaid 1
shilling for under 1 ounce letter. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Oct
25) in red with oval "PD" in red at right, manuscript "6d." British
credit and taxed "20" decimi upon receipt. Reverse with Hokitika
(Aug 27) cds, Christchurch cds (Aug 31), Milan cds (Nov 1) and
Verona cds (Nov 1). Minor imperfections but a very rare destination
- just two Chalon head covers are recorded to Italy. Cert. RPSL
(2006). Note: 1st Contract, carried on "City of Melbourne".
Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot
338; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb
2009, lot 1443.
June 1866 - December 1868 P&O Route via Suez 1864: 3 d. lilac,
perf. ...di più June 1866 - December 1868 P&O Route via Suez 1864: 3 d. lilac, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1868 single rate cover from Dunedin to the Royal Military College, Farnborough Station, Hampshire endorsed "via Suez" tied by "Dunedin" duplexes in black (Jan 18). Reverse with "Farnboro Station" arrival cds (March 29). An attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 71 days. Carried on the P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Mongolia" from Galle and the "Pera" from Alexandria to Southampton.
P&O Route Change: via Brindisi due to the Franco-Prussian ...di più
P&O Route Change: via Brindisi due to the Franco-Prussian War
1867/71: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1871
single rate cover from Invercargill to London endorsed "First
Overland Mail via Suez & Brindisi", tied by Invercargill duplex
(July 13) in black. London arrival cds (Sept 30) on obverse in red.
File fold away from adhesives and part top flap missing but an
attractive cover. Note: Carried on P&O "Avoca" from Sydney,
"Sumatra" from Galle, and "Nyanza" from Alexandrfia to Brindisi.
Journey time 79 days. Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink,
London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 357.
May 1871 - April 1873 2nd Contract North Pacific Mail Route via ...di più
May 1871 - April 1873 2nd Contract North Pacific Mail Route via San
Francisco 1871/73: 1 d. brown, 6 d. blue perf. 12½, with 1864/67 3
d. lilac (three examples) and 4 d. yellow (two examples) all used
on 1872 triple rate registered cover from Wellington to London tied
by "Wellington / 070" duplexes (July 5) and also tied by London
arrivals in red and in black (Sept 6). Carried on the S.S. "Nevada"
from Auckland to Honolulu and San Francisco. A spectacular and most
attractive mixed issue four colour franking. Signed Holcombe. Cert.
BPA (2010). Note 1: Journey time 123 days. Triple rate of 1/6 d.
for a 1½ ounce letter plus registration of 6 d. Provenance:
Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Zurich, 26 Sept 1988,
lot 3693; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 20
May 2010, lot 2474.
Mails to Europe - France 1864/74: 3 d. lilac and 1871/73 6 d. ...di più
Mails to Europe - France 1864/74: 3 d. lilac and 1871/73 6 d. blue
used on 1872 cover from Oamaru to France endorsed "San Francisco",
tied by obliterators in black. Correctly prepaid for the Pacific
route; however the cover was mailed via Suez and Brindisi and was
thus underpaid by 1 penny. Reverse with Oamaru cds (Nov 29), French
Maritime "Poss. Angl. V. Suez / Aleandrie" cds (Feb 10) in red on
obverse. Top flap missing but a scarce and unusual cover. Note:
Carried on P&O "Bangalore from Sydney. Provenance: Collection
Gerald Elliott; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May
2011, lot 87; collection Greg Francis, Spink, 9-11 July 2014, lot
1378; collection Dr. David Patterson, Schuyler Rumsey, San
Francisco, 27 April 2019, lot 6355.
Mails to Europe - Belgium 1864/67: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown
used ...di più Mails to Europe - Belgium 1864/67: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown used on 1867 cover from Auckland to Verviers, Belgium the 3 d. tied by "Auckland" cds part of duplex (Oct 25) and the 6 d. by numeral "1" obliterator in black. Carried on the 17th voyage of the "Ruahine" from Wellington (Nov 8) via Panama, from St. Thomas on the "Tasmanian" to Southampton with manuscript "3" (pence) charge deleted and circular "PD" applied in red with 'London / Paid' cds (Dec 30) in red below and reverse with ""Angleterre par Ouest" and Verviers cds of arrival (Dec 31). Flap and inside of cover with some sensible restoration and small faults but very rare - the sole example of a Chalon cover to Belgium. Cert. RPSL (2006). Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 301; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1435; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 80.
1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 4 d. deep rose
perf. ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 4 d. deep rose perf. 12½ and 1862/64 6 d. brown, perf. 13, used on premium Express rate cover from Dunedin to London via Marseilles, tied by "DUNEDIN / OTAGO" duplexes (Oct 18) in black. "London / Paid" arrival cds at left (Feb 13) in red. A fine and most attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time a long 118 days, nevertheless saving a week compared to the Southampton route. Note 2: Carried from Sydney on P&O "Northam", from Galle on the "Nubia", and the "Poonah" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4 d. pale yellow and 1867 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½ used on 1870 cover from Dunedin to Bolton le Moors, endorsed "via Suez & Marseilles", tied by Dunedin duplexes (Oct 7) in black. Due to the Franco-Prussian War the cover sent via Brindisi instead and struck with superb framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE / 3d." handstamp in black. The Brindisi route was 3 d. more expensive than the closed via Marseilles route. Reverse with Bolton arrival cds (Dec 26). Staining to envelope but a magnificent and most attractive cover of great rarity - just two examples of this handstamp are known on New Zealand Mail. Cert. RPSL (2006). Note 1: Journey time 81 days. Carried on P&O "Geelong" from Sydney, the "Mooltan" from Galle and the A & O Line "P. Tomaso" from Alexandria to Brindisi (Nov 23). Note 2: This cover is illustrated in Bob Odenweller's "Postage Stamps of New Zealand" on pages 148 and 256. The only other NZ example was in the Benvie collection (lot 44) and later in the Greg Francis collection (lot 1372). Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 354; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1451.
Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4 d. pale yellow and 1867 6 d. brown, perf. 12½ used on 1869 cover endorsed "via Marseilles", carried at single rate of 10 d. from Dunedin to Thurso, Scotland, tied by "Dunedin" duplexes in black (Oct 1). Reverse with Thurso cds (Dec 2) of arrival. A charming and scarce cover. Note 1: Journey time 62 days. Carried on the "Malta" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Syria" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 4 d. yellow, perf. 12½, ...di più
Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 4 d. yellow, perf. 12½, a
horizontal pair used on reverse of 1867 cover from Dunedin to
Melun, France and redirected to Paris, tied by Dunedin duplexes
(Aug 29) and Melun arrival cds (Oct 13) in black. Marseilles entry
maerking in red on obverse (Oct 13). Carried at the reduced rate of
8 d. per ¼ ounce, introduced on June 1, 1867. A fine and attractive
cover. Cert. Odenweller (2014). Note 1: Carried on P&O "Bombay"
from Sydney, "Mongolia" from Galle and the "Bangalore" from
Alexandria to Marseilles. Journey time 50 days. Provenance:
Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, 28 Sept 1988, lot 3600;
collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 227;
collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 86;
collection Greg Francis, Spink, London, 9-11 July 2014, lot 1367.
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4954
2 altre immagini
SG
6a
printing ...di più English Mails Monthly Packet Service 1857 (Sept): Richardson printing 1 s. green on blued paper, no wmk., imperforate, a superb vertically bisected example with large margins on the remaining sides, tied to 1858 cover from Miss King to Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland by barred "18" numeral obliterator of Port Chalmers in black. Carried on European & Australian Line ship "S.S. Victoria" from Sydney (Oct 11) arriving Southampton (Dec 18). Reverse with OTAGO cds (Aug 23) and arrival cds of Aberdeen (Dec 20). Slight horizontal file fold crosses the adhesive but a magnificent and attractive cover (see Bob Odenweller "The Postage Stamps of New Zealand" for illustrations of comparisons, nearly all) and one of the finest of the few bisect covers recorded. Cert. RPSNZ (2002) Gi = £ 30'000. Note 1: Journey time 119 days. Note 2: This cover is number R8 in the Odenweller / Elliott census, see Odenwelller page 292. Twenty-four covers are known bearing a Richardson bisect. Provenance: Robson Lowe, London, 11 June 1958, lot 303; collection "Chalon" (J.S. White), Christie's, London, 22 Feb 1989, lot 42; Christie's, London, 11 Oct 1989, lot 1100; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2068.
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Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4961
2 altre immagini
SG
8+10+13
Port ...di più 1857-1863 P&O Express Premium Route 1862 (June 6): Cover from Port Ahuhiri to Kilkenny, Ireland endorsed "via Marseilles", franked by 1857/63 imperforate 1 d. dull orange, 2 d. blue and 6 d. brown all with large margins all round, all tied by "11" numeral obliterators of Port Ahuhiri, the 6 d. being further tied by "Kilkenny" arrival cds (Sept 13) in black. Reverse with "AHUHIRI" despatch cds (June 6). A fine and most attractive three colour franking paying the extra 3 d. per ¼ ounce for Premium Express mail via Marseilles and thence by rail to Great Britain. A very rare and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2018). Note 1: Journey time 89 days. Note 2: Carried on P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Colombo" from Galle and the "Euxine" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
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Lotto 4958
SG
13
both ...di più English Mails via P&O 1860: Covers (2) to London or Birmingham, both carried on the P&O "Emeu" from Sydney via Galle, with prepaid stampless envelope rated "6 d." in manuscript showing "PORT VICTORIA / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (March 30) and mourning envelope franked by 1857/63 6 d. brown, margins all round, tied by "18" obliterator of Port Chalmers backstamped "OTAGO" (March 30) to Birmingham; each with arrival cds's of June 17, 1860. Note 1: Journey time 79 days. The "Emeu" was accidentally rammed by the S.S. "Williams" in Sydney Harbour, causing considerable damage and delaying the ship by 8 days. The "Emeu" carried the mails to Suez, the covers being carried from Alexandria on the "Pera".
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Lotto 4963
SG
43+113
red-brown, ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1863: Imperforate 6 d. red-brown, three examples and perf. 2 d. blue with distinct wear, perf. 12½, used on 1865 double Express Premium rate cover from Auckland (Feb 8) to Kirkaldy, Scotland endorsed "via Marseilles" in manuscript at top, all tied by "1" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Auckland (Feb 8) cds with Kirkaldy arrival (April 13). A few minor imperfections with vertical creases away from the adhesives but a very scarce franking; also a single imperf. 6 d. used to London on 1865 cover, the adhesive being cancelled "Hawick / 7 Aug 1865" in manuscript. Note 1: Journey time 63 days. Carried on the P&O "Madras" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle, and the "Ceylon" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Note 2: The premium Express rate via Marseilles rate was raised on Sept 12, 1863 to 10 d. per ½ ounce. This rate was valid until Dec 22, 1870.
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Lotto 5050
SG
72+77
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02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 271 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4964
SG
105+122
examples, ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864: 2 d. blue, two examples, perf. 13 at Dunedin used with single 1864/71 6 d. brown, perf. 12½, on 1864 premium Express mourning cover from Dunedin to London endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "DUNEDIN / OTAGO" duplexes (Sept 17) in black. Reverse with London arrival cds (Nov 16) in red. An attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 58 days. The cover was carried on the P&O "Northam" from Sydney, delayed due to mechanical repairs to the "Nubia" at Galle for a week and thence to Suez, and from Alexandria on the "Ceylon" to Marseilles.
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150.00 CHF
(app. 162 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 162 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4970
SG
110
a ...di più Military Concession rate 1864/71: 1 d. carmine-vermilion, perf. 12, a single example used on 1865 Military concession rate cover to Liverpool from Corporal John Thomas of the 2/14th Regiment, countersigned by his Commanding Officer at left, tied by numeral "8" obliterator. Reverse with "WANGANUI" despatch cds (Nov 8). Part back flap missing and overall soiling as to be expected, but a rare usage during the 1864-1866 Third Period of the 'Maori Wars': this cover being mailed during the Hau Hau conflict in the Taranaki province.
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500.00 CHF
(app. 541 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 541 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4997
1 altra immagine
SG
111
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500.00 CHF
(app. 541 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 541 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4976
1 altra immagine
SG
112+117
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 1 d. orange and a horizontal strip of three 3 d. lilac, one with small fault, used on single rate cover from Wanganui to Beverley, Yorkshire tied by "8" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with "Wanganui" cds (Feb 24), Wellington cds (Feb 26) and Beverley arrival (May 16). Opening tear at top left but an unusual make up of the 10 d. rate and an attractive cover. Opinion Holcombe (1992). Note 1: Journey time 121 days. Carried on the P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Tanjore" from Alexandria to Southampton.
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250.00 CHF
(app. 271 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 271 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4984
SG
113+122a
1864/67: 2 ...di più 6 Sept 1871 - 1 January 1873 P&O Rate Change: via Brindisi 1864/67: 2 d. pale blue, two examples in diffeering shades with single 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1872 single rate cover from Motueka to Croft near Darlington, endorsed "via Brindisi" and tied in black with Nelson "15" numeral obliterator with "Motueka" cds at left (Feb 23). Reverse with Dunedin cds (April 3), Lyttelton cds (April 13), Darlington cds (June 10) and Croft arrival (June 11). Note 1: The new Postage rate (Sept 6, 1871 - January 1, 1873) for an under ½ ounce letter was 10 d. Note 2: Carried on P&O "Bangalore" from Sydney, the "Sumatra" from Galle and the "Nyanza" from Alexandria to Brindisi. Journey time 109 days. Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 358; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 48; collection Derek Diamond, Spink, London, 6 July 2016, lot 116.
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200.00 CHF
(app. 216 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 216 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5052
1 altra immagine
SG
113+122a
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300.00 CHF
(app. 325 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 325 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4966
SG
115+122
examples ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, two examples and single 6 d. deep brown on 1866 premium Express mourning cover from Auckland to Dublin, Ireland endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by numeral "1" duplexes in black (April 6). Reverse with "Holyhead & Kingstown Packet" datestamp (June 11). An attractive usage. Note 1: Journey time 67 days. Carried on P&O "Madras" from Sydney, the "Simla" from Galle and the "China" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
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150.00 CHF
(app. 162 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 162 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4980
SG
115
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175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4969
1 altra immagine
SG
115+122+125
brown ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, 6 d. brown and 1 s. yellow-green all used on 1868 double rate (up to 1 ounce) cover from Dunedin to Glasgow endorsed "via Marseilles", all tied by "Dunedin" duplexes (May 16) in black. Reverse with Glasgow cds of arrival (July 16). A fine and very attractive three colour franking. Cert. Odenweller (2014). Note 1: Journey time 61 days. Carried on the P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Mooltan" from Galle and the "Travancore" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
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500.00 CHF
(app. 541 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 541 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4992
SG
115
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400.00 CHF
(app. 433 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 433 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4965
SG
115+122
horizontal ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 2 d. blue, horizontal pair and single 6 d. red-brown on 12 Februray 1866 premium Express cover from Auckland to Wick, Scotland endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by numeral "1" obliterators of Auckland in black and by small circular "C / R.P.O. / FD" Caledonian Railway P.O. handstamp in black with Wick arrival (April 13) on reverse. Flap missing but an a most attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 47 days. Carried on P&O "Bombay" from Sydney, the "Nemesis" from Galle and the "Nyanza" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Provenance: Collection Marcel Stanley, Robson Lowe, 8 Nov 1977, lot 533.
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175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5000
SG
115
San ...di più April 1870 - April 1871 1st Contract North Pacific Mail Route via San Francisco 1864/71: 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, three examples used on 1870 single rate cover to London each tied by manuscript "7/11/70" in ink, backstamped at Auckland, the cover travelled on the 8th Eastbound voyage on board the "City of Melbourne" with London cds of receipt (Dec 28) in black. One stamp with rounded corner and with docketing of receipt on obverse.
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120.00 CHF
(app. 130 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 130 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4981
SG
117+122a
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200.00 CHF
(app. 216 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 216 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5053
SG
117+122
red-brown, ...di più Mails to Europe - France 1864/71: 3 d. deep lilac and 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1868 mourning cover from Dunedin to Bourges, France, tied by barred obliterator in black. Red Marseille entry marking on obverse (Nov 28) alongside "P.D." in black (the cover was overpaid 1 d.); and reverse with Dunedin cds (Sept 29) and Bourges arrival (Nov 30). Note: Carried on P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Poonah" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Journey time 51 days.
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200.00 CHF
(app. 216 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 216 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4986
SG
117+136
1864/71: 3 ...di più 2 Jan 1873 - 2 October 1873 P&O Rate Change via Brindisi 1864/71: 3 d. lilac perf. 12½, and 1871/73 6 d. pale chalky blue, used on small 1873 mourning cover from Wanganui to Truro endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "8" numeral obliterators in black. Correct postage of 9 d. per ½ ounce after 1 January 1873 reduction from 10 d. for Express mails; reverse with Wanganui cds (June 25), Wellington cds (June 27) and Truro arrival cds (Sept 1). Edge wear but scarce and attractive. Note 1: Journey time 69 days. Provenance: Collection Dr. David Patterson, Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco, 27 April 2019, lot 6443.
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175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5062
2 altre immagini
SG
117
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750.00 CHF
(app. 812 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 812 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4972
SG
117
perf. ...di più June 1866 - December 1868 P&O Route via Suez 1864: 3 d. lilac, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1868 single rate cover from Dunedin to the Royal Military College, Farnborough Station, Hampshire endorsed "via Suez" tied by "Dunedin" duplexes in black (Jan 18). Reverse with "Farnboro Station" arrival cds (March 29). An attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time 71 days. Carried on the P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Mongolia" from Galle and the "Pera" from Alexandria to Southampton.
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175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4982
SG
117+122a
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175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5002
1 altra immagine
SG
117+120+132a+136
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1200.00 CHF
(app. 1299 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 1299 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5054
SG
117+135
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250.00 CHF
(app. 271 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 271 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5047
2 altre immagini
SG
118+122
used ...di più Mails to Europe - Belgium 1864/67: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown used on 1867 cover from Auckland to Verviers, Belgium the 3 d. tied by "Auckland" cds part of duplex (Oct 25) and the 6 d. by numeral "1" obliterator in black. Carried on the 17th voyage of the "Ruahine" from Wellington (Nov 8) via Panama, from St. Thomas on the "Tasmanian" to Southampton with manuscript "3" (pence) charge deleted and circular "PD" applied in red with 'London / Paid' cds (Dec 30) in red below and reverse with ""Angleterre par Ouest" and Verviers cds of arrival (Dec 31). Flap and inside of cover with some sensible restoration and small faults but very rare - the sole example of a Chalon cover to Belgium. Cert. RPSL (2006). Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 301; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1435; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 80.
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1000.00 CHF
(app. 1082 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 1082 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4967
SG
119+76
perf. ...di più 1863-1870 P&O Express Premium Route 1864/71: 4 d. deep rose perf. 12½ and 1862/64 6 d. brown, perf. 13, used on premium Express rate cover from Dunedin to London via Marseilles, tied by "DUNEDIN / OTAGO" duplexes (Oct 18) in black. "London / Paid" arrival cds at left (Feb 13) in red. A fine and most attractive cover. Note 1: Journey time a long 118 days, nevertheless saving a week compared to the Southampton route. Note 2: Carried from Sydney on P&O "Northam", from Galle on the "Nubia", and the "Poonah" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
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250.00 CHF
(app. 271 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 271 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4975
2 altre immagini
SG
120+122
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4 d. pale yellow and 1867 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½ used on 1870 cover from Dunedin to Bolton le Moors, endorsed "via Suez & Marseilles", tied by Dunedin duplexes (Oct 7) in black. Due to the Franco-Prussian War the cover sent via Brindisi instead and struck with superb framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE / 3d." handstamp in black. The Brindisi route was 3 d. more expensive than the closed via Marseilles route. Reverse with Bolton arrival cds (Dec 26). Staining to envelope but a magnificent and most attractive cover of great rarity - just two examples of this handstamp are known on New Zealand Mail. Cert. RPSL (2006). Note 1: Journey time 81 days. Carried on P&O "Geelong" from Sydney, the "Mooltan" from Galle and the A & O Line "P. Tomaso" from Alexandria to Brindisi (Nov 23). Note 2: This cover is illustrated in Bob Odenweller's "Postage Stamps of New Zealand" on pages 148 and 256. The only other NZ example was in the Benvie collection (lot 44) and later in the Greg Francis collection (lot 1372). Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 354; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1451.
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2000.00 CHF
(app. 2165 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 2165 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 4977
SG
120+122a
d. ...di più Dec 1868 - March 1870 P&O Route via Suez & Marseille 1864/71: 4 d. pale yellow and 1867 6 d. brown, perf. 12½ used on 1869 cover endorsed "via Marseilles", carried at single rate of 10 d. from Dunedin to Thurso, Scotland, tied by "Dunedin" duplexes in black (Oct 1). Reverse with Thurso cds (Dec 2) of arrival. A charming and scarce cover. Note 1: Journey time 62 days. Carried on the "Malta" from Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Syria" from Alexandria to Marseilles.
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200.00 CHF
(app. 216 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 216 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 5051
1 altra immagine
SG
120
LIVE!
250.00 CHF
(app. 271 EUR)
02.06.2026 12:00 CEST
(app. 271 EUR)
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