1892-5 ½d Newspaper stamp deep pink horiz strip of 5, p12½, NZ & star wmk, on cover to noted Italian philatelist Dr Emilio Diena, canc 3 x Napier squared circle d/s 21 JL 94, b/s Auckland 23 JL & 2 Italian receipt markings incl Modena 6.9.94. M/s "Via Brindisi". Unusual franking for 2½d letter rate. Fine.
Opening NZ$ 60.00
Sold...NZ$ 60.00
Closed..May-03-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 546
Lot No: 859
Symbol: C
1892-5 ½d Newspaper stamp rose horiz strip of 4, p12½, NZ & star wmk (paying 2d letter rate), canc Wanganui squared circle d/s 27 DE 95 on cover to Australia. B/s "R.P.O.-WN" A-type cds 28 DE & Brisbane cds 10 JA 96. Faint tone traces (mainly on back), otherwise good cond.
Opening NZ$ 47.00
Sold...NZ$ 50.00
Closed..May-03-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 546
Lot No: 860
Symbol: C
1892-5 ½d Newspaper stamp pale rose, p12½, NZ & star wmk, canc Christchurch squared circle d/s 14 DE 94, on cover marked "Card only" m/s. To Australia (Sydney b/s DE 23 94). General perf tone (not heavy?) Unsealed printed matter rate? Cover in good condition. Scarce item. Possibly ½d deficient?
