New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d lilac, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Two singles and pair, tied by strikes of "Napier, OC 5 '68" duplex on blue cover to France, Dunedin (10.19) backstamp and sharp "P.D." handstamp, red French arrival cds, Dec 27th arrival backstamp; couple small stamp flaws, Very Fine and scarce 3d franking prepaying the ½ oz. letter rate to Europe via Trieste. Scott No. 33. Campbell Paterson No. A3d (3).
SG No. 117; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES USING THE "VIA TRIESTE" ROUTE TO EUROPE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000