THE PETER HIGH COLLECTION OF NAVAL & WARTIME HOSPI World War One New Zealand
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 180
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New Zealand. Maheno. 1915 Stampless O.H.M.S covers with "N.Z Expeditionary Force, No. 1 Hospital ship" printed in the lower left corner (differing headings and imprints), the first with violet boxed "N.Z Expeditionary Forces / 5 OCT 1915 / No. 1 HOSPITAL SHIP", the second with similar handstamp of 17 NOV 1915 with "No. 1" removed, both with manuscript "On my honour I certify that the contents of this envelope refer to private and family affairs" on the reverse. A rare pair, both to New Zealand, the second with minor edge faults. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 182
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Maheno. 1916 Covers posted at Cowes, Isle of Wight, both with blue boxed dated "N.Z Expeditionary Forces / No. 1 HOSPITAL SHIP", a stampless cover dated 14 OCT 1916 with Cowes c.d.s the following day, red "PASSED BY CENSOR" and "RECEIVED FROM H.M SHIP / NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED"; the second cover registered to Southampton with 14 AUG 1916 boxed datestamp and three 1d stamps cancelled at Cowes the following day, blue "ON ACTIVE SERVICE / N.Z HOSPITAL SHIP / "MAHENO"", right numbered portion of a registration label applied with "N.Z HS "Maheno"" written alongside, the label and endorsement ringed. A fine pair, the registered cover very rare. Also two postcards of the ship. (4). Photo on Page 32. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 183
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Marama. 1915 (June 21) Stampless cover with the printed heading "Auckland - Thames / Post, Telegraph and Telephone Offices / Carnival / (Red Cross)", posted from Auckland to the Postmaster of Papakura, with enclosed silk "Souvenir P.T.T. Hospital Ship Carnival, Earl of Liverpool, June 11.12 1915", the silk a little frayed, the cover with small edge tear, otherwise fine and scarce. Also a postcard of the ship. (3). Photo on Page 32. (Image1)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 184
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Marama. 1916 Stampless picture postcards posted from the ship at Southampton (2) or Dublin all with oval "N.Z No.2 HOSPITAL SHIP", two also with boxed "ON ACTIVE SERVICE / N.Z Hospital Ship / "MARAMA"", all with "RECEIVED FROM H.M SHIP / NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED", one with eight bar naval dumb cancel, one with a Southampton c.d.s. The July 24th card written from Dublin includes "Half of Sackville St. is ruined completely, also several other fine buildings in different parts of the city", a reference to damage inflicted during the Easter Rising. Also a postcard of the ship. One card with small edge fault, otherwise fine. (4).
