Great Britain and British Commonwealth New Zealand - Postal History
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 625
Symbol: C
1918 WWI stampless OAS "honour" envelope, to NZ, canc fine strike of "Field Post Office T.M.I." cds 26 SP 18. Used (mostly in Palestine) by the Divisional Train of the Australian & NZ Mounted Division. At this time (Sept-Oct 1918), the PO was based at Jericho. From NZ mounted trooper. Very minor tone & creasing at left edge, otherwise fine. Rare!
Opening NZ$ 67.00
Sold...NZ$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 626
Symbol: C
1842 pre-stamp entire from GB to NZ, addressed to "Frederick Whitaker Esq, Auckland" & with m/s endorsement "By favour of Captain Ormond" (of the ship "Tuscan"). The only postal marking is a large m/s "6" in black (= 6d to pay), applied by the counter clerk at Auckland PO. Carried as a loose ship-letter. Whitaker, a solicitor, rose to high office in the NZ Govt. Letter dated 11 April 1842 (the first postal h/s at Auckland was introduced in June 1842). Fine & well written up. Ex Derek Holmes.
Opening NZ$ 335.00
Sold...NZ$ 400.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 627
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1845 pre-stamp entire from GB to NZ, addressed to "Harold Macleod, Post Office, Wellington. Carried as a paid ship letter. Endorsed in m/s "Ship Letter Paid", greyish "P8" (should be clearly in red, indicating 8d paid by sender), & black "4" (4d to pay by recipient, as port-to-port charge in NZ). D/s are Brighton 16 JU 1845, London Paid 17 JU, "Ship Letter London" 17 JU, fair crowned oval "NELSON/NEW ZEALAND" DE 16 & good/fine similar Wellington DE 22?. The Nelson d/s is rare (known only OC 1844-NO 1847); the Wellington d/s is known AU 1842-JA 1848. Transit time 158 days. Rather fragile. Stain at base of central vert fold. Well written up. Ex Derek Holmes.
Opening NZ$ 400.00
Sold...NZ$ 500.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 628
Symbol: C
1851 pre-stamp entire, carried as a paid ship-letter GB to NZ. Addressed to "Joshua Short, Thames, New Zealand". M/s "Ship Letter", large "8" in red (8d paid), large ornate "2" h/s (Auckland) (= 2d to pay). H/s are Norwich cds 16 SP (blue), "Paid" (London cds 17 SP), unframed cds "AUCKLAND/NEW ZEALAND" JA 26 1852. All markings fine. No PO at Thames till 1867. Vert central fold, otherwise fine. Ex Derek Holmes.
Opening NZ$ 300.00
Sold...NZ$ 400.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 631
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1857 pre-stamp entire, carried as a paid ship-letter, GB to NZ. Addressed to "Rev. Gideon Smales, Wesleyan Missionary, Aotea, Waikato, New Zealand". M/s "Ship Letter", "Pd 8" in red (= 8d paid). large black "2" (= 2d to pay). D/s are Whitby JA 30, York JA 31 (blue). "Paid" (London) 1 FE, unframed "SHIP-LETTER/LONDON" 1 FE, , & unframed "AUCKLAND/NEW-ZEALAND" AU 29 1851. All markings fine. Total 7 months transit. Supeb condition for its age (170 years). A real gem. The 1st PO at Aotea, near Kawhia, was in the mission house & was open only July 1860-April 1863, when evacuated. Ex Derek Holmes.
Opening NZ$ 335.00
Sold...NZ$ 625.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 632
Symbol: C
1858 stampless entire ex Wellington, addressed to "J. Watt, Provincial Secretary, Taranaki". Canc very fine strikes of large ornate black "2" h/s (= 2d to pay) & 23.5mm unframed error cds "NEW PLYMOUTH/NEW ZEALAND" with "Z" reversed OC 29 1858. B/s fair strike of unframed Wellington cds OC 25 1858. Superb condition. The New Plymouth error cds is known in use from Dec 1853 to July 1860. Fine exhibition item. Ex Derek Holmes.
Opening NZ$ 270.00
Sold...NZ$ 500.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 633
Symbol: C
1860 stampless wrapper to The Colonial Secretary in Auckland, canc 2 strikes of "WELLINGTON/NEW ZEALAND" 21.5mm (1 fine, 1 fair/good with fine large ornate "2" h/s (black) (=2d to pay). Also on front: similar complete Auckland cds SP 36 1860 (good/fine). Very fine condition. This Wellington cds in use 1859-1870.
Opening NZ$ 85.00
Sold...NZ$ 100.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 634
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1860 cover (aged) to GB franked FFQ 6d pale brown imperf (SG 14), 3 margins but with edge damage. Barely tied to cover by light "9" in horiz bars Perkins Bacon obliterator. M/s notation (added in GB) above address. B/s fair-good (worn) strike of unframed "NEW PLYMOUTH/NEW ZEALAND" cds JY 3 1860 (latest known date). This d/s actually had the "Z" engraved in reverse & is known 1853-1860. The error is unclear in this late worn strike. Also with fine Llanelly receipt b/s SP 30 60.
Opening NZ$ 67.00
Sold...NZ$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 636
Symbol: C
1861 Inwards mourning cover to Frederick Wayne in Waikouaiti, sent from Cambridge 18 OCT 1861 duplex tied to 6d lilac (GB SG 68), also unframed DUNEDIN/JA 1/ 862/OTAGO NZ arrival canc, red London OC 19/1861 transit canc & m/s (delivery date?) Jan 7th 1862 on front RHS.
Opening NZ$ 67.00
Sold...NZ$ 67.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 637
Symbol: C
1865 cover Auckland to Wellington franked FFQ 2d pale blue p12½ (very worn impression) GU canc Auckland "I" obliterator. At left, good complete unframed cds "WELLINGTON/NEW-ZEALAND" OC 1865. Hinge remnants on back. Light perf tone.
Opening NZ$ 55.00
Sold...NZ$ 65.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 639
Symbol: C
1891 local cover franked 1875-92 ½d Newspaper stamp rose, small star wmk, p12½, canc Napier squared circle d/s 7 OC 91. Addressed simply "R.D.D. McLean Esq, Napier". Posted at local "drop letter" rate (for delivery from the office of posting). Very scarce item. Fine.
Opening NZ$ 60.00
Sold...NZ$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 642
Symbol: C
1892 cover franked vert pair (sideways) 1892-95 ½d Newspaper stamp rose (NZ & star wmk, p12½), canc Wellington A-type cds 13 OC 92. Addressed simply "Robt. D. McLean Esq, Hawkes Bay". B/s Napier cds 13 OC 92. Imprint on flap "Parapara Hydraulic Sluicing & Mining Co Ltd". Still with contents (printed notice of 1st AGM). Posted unsealed at printed matter rate. Very fine condition. A real gem.
Opening NZ$ 95.00
Sold...NZ$ 93.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 93
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 649
Symbol: C
1902 cover (light overall soiling) ex Balmain (Sydney) NSW to NZ, mistakenly franked NSW QV 2d brown "STAMP DUTY" (left uncancelled, with pencilled border outline). M/s "4d TO PAY" (ie: 2d double deficiency) & Balmain duplex d/s JY 25. NZ 2d & 2 x 1d P Due added on front (m/s squiggle cancel). B/s Wellington machine d/s AUG 1. Two folds & opening tears.
Opening NZ$ 50.00
Sold...NZ$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 650
Symbol: C
1902 O.P.S.O./N.Z./TREASURY/FREE cover ex Masterton 29 May to Dannevirke with 30 May arrival h/s.
Opening NZ$ 14.00
Sold...NZ$ 14.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 14
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 651
Symbol: C
1903 front (3 vert folds) ex USA to NZ bank, franked 4c Lincoln x 2, canc Buffalo N.Y. d/s FEB 14. Charged postage due (m/s "35" over "CTMS T" h/s). On arrival, m/s "7d" added to circular "To Pay Double Deficient Postage" h/s. NZ 3d & 4d Dues added & canc Christchurch 13 MR 03 (crease through both). Scarce due rate. Ageing.
Opening NZ$ 95.00
Sold...NZ$ 120.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 653
Symbol: C
1905 ½d EVII postal stationery newspaper wrapper, to Marton. "Gone no a/d" in pencil, also "unknown" (& crossed out) & "unclaimed", both in red m/s. Stamp cancelled Marton 30 OC 05 in black, Wanganui 31 OC 05 (in red) & rear bears Marton 20 OC 05 cds.
Opening NZ$ 17.00
Sold...NZ$ 20.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 654
Symbol: C
1905 ½d EVII postal stationery envelope, ex Auckland 9 October 1905 to Whangarei, bearing red "UNCLAIMED" h/s, Whangarei 13 November 1905 "A" class cancel & red octagonal Auckland.16 NOV 1905/UNCLAIMED d/s. Minor ageing.
Opening NZ$ 10.00
Sold...NZ$ 11.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 711
Symbol: C
1921-39 range of 7 covers & 1 business reply p/c charged postage due. Mostly 1d or 2d deficient, through 1 cover (with opening faults) has scarce "TO PAY 4d" circ h/s & block of 4 x 1d Postage Dues. Good to fine cond, wide range of markings (8).
Opening NZ$ 67.00
Sold...NZ$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 713
Symbol: C
Leaf mail: 1927 Rangiora Leaf approx 17 x 22cm ex Havelock 30 August, with pair ½d GV to Wellington with message from Olive Wells. Fine cond.
Opening NZ$ 67.00
Sold...NZ$ 67.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 716
Symbol: C
1932 printed "Almadale Private Hotel" cover, posted without stamp, canc Hamilton cds 10 NO 32 & with "TO PAY 2d ..." circ h/s. Added 2d Postage Due, canc Auckland cds 11 NO. Fine.
Opening NZ$ 17.00
Sold...NZ$ 17.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 720
Symbol: C
1934 "T.P.O. MAIN TRUNK / WELLINGTON" cds (25mm diameter), very fine strike 27 SP 34 on GV 1d on cover to Yates & Co in Auckland. M/s "T 1d" (charged postage due on train). Added 1d Postage Due canc Auckland cds 28 SP 34. Opening tears.
Opening NZ$ 20.00
Sold...NZ$ 35.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 35
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 724
Symbol: C
1936 OHMS reg'd cover (long) to GB from GPO, Wellington, franked 9d Maori Pattern & 6d Express Delivery Fernleaves (1936 Cowan, p14 x 15), canc Wellington Registered cds 27 AP 36. With boxed h/s "EXPRESS FEE PAID". Receipt b/s 27 MY 36 (1 month transit). Possibly sent part of way by air? (6d postage charged). Very fine cond (unusual).
Opening NZ$ 215.00
Sold...NZ$ 330.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 330
Sale No: 550
Lot No: 728
Symbol: C
1937 "Opening of New Chief Post Office" Dunedin pictorial cover (printing in blue) with cachet (showing the new CPO) significantly skewed. Cancelled special commem slogan machine d/s 14 APR. Variety not previously seen. Good cond.
Opening NZ$ 20.00
Sold...NZ$ 30.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 730
Symbol: C
1937 cover posted without stamp, very fine Cambridge slogan machine d/s (30 DE) "Make Sunday the day for social toll calls". Heavily overinked "TO PAY 2d ..." circ h/s. Added 2d Postage Due canc Remuera cds 31 DE. Repaired flap tear, otherwise fine.
Opening NZ$ 20.00
Sold...NZ$ 25.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 734
Symbol: C
1941 WWII small printed (in green) unusual envelope with lion/crown & ACER IN ARMIS in scroll above 1st WWCR (Wellington West Coast Regiment) / Taihape sub-units.
Opening NZ$ 10.00
Sold...NZ$ 11.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 744
Symbol: C
1951 Inwards large printed matter reg'd airmail cover to Dominion Physical Laboratory, Lower Hutt, ex French Military PO (#517) in French Zone in Germany, bearing French cachets: Service de Prévision Ionosphérique ... & Officiel Expédésous ... dos par nécesité de service. Total franking = 2304Fr (2 x 2Fr + 16 x 50Fr + 15 x 100Fr) for a reg'd printed matter item of 160g. A4 sized cover is rather tatty but a difficult to come by postage rate/destination.
Opening NZ$ 80.00
Sold...NZ$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 747
Symbol: C
Christchurch/C/26 August 1882 (index F) duplex cancel on 1881 1d QV postal stationery p/c to Greymouth with 30 August arrival A class cancel.
Opening NZ$ 8.00
Sold...NZ$ 8.00
Closed..Sep-05-2022, 08:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 550
Lot No: 755
Symbol: C
2011 Inwards airmail window envelope to Christchurch, bearing NZ Post adhesive label re item retrieved from Armagh St Box Lobby on Tuesday 12 April ... due to Christchurch earthquake, ex GB 17 Feb.
