Life Insurance. 1898 (16 Oct.) Official printed envelope (G.I. 283. 65 000/2/98 HEAD OFFICE WELLINGTON printing without private use warning) to Nelson franked by 1891-98 Lighthouse ½d bright purple, perf. 11, paying the local unsealed letter rate, tied by Wellington 3 Ring c.d.s. some minor marks on reverse though still choice quality for this rare franking. (Image)

Life Insurance. 1947 (1 AUG) Official printed envelope (G.I. 284A. FROM ...... AGENCY printing) to Napier, bearing a 1944-47 2d. yellow, wmk 98, tied by Napier slogan cancel; central vertical fold but a rare stamp on cover used on the day of issue. Note: Although the new pictorial stamps were issued on 1 Aug 1947, a few smaller offices continued to use the old stamps until supplies were all used (Image)