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5044 cover imageMail to the British Empire: Antigua 1864/67: 6 d. red-brown, perf.
12½, a horizontal pair used on 1867 cover from Waiuku to Antigua
endorsed "via Panama", tied by obliterator in black and correctly
prepaid for a double weight letter under 1 ounce. Rated "4" (pence)
due to pay upon arrival in ink over erroneous charge of "5" in blue
crayon. Reverse with Waiuku despatch cds (Aug 1), Auckland cds (Aug
6), St. Thomas cds (Sept 10) and Antigua arrival cds (Sept 17).
Both adhesives with minor imperfections but a unique Chalon cover
to this destination and the only recorded Chalon cover to the
Caribbean, Central or South America via Panama known. Cert. RPSL
(2006). Note: Carried by S.S. "Rakaia" from Wellington (Aug 1,
1867) arrived Panama (Sept 3). Provenance: Collection John Woolfe,
Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 300; collection Joseph Hackmey,
Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1434; collection Mark
Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 152. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5045 cover imageMail to the Pacific Islands - New Caledonia 1862/64: 6 d.
black-brown, imperforate with close to large margins all round, on
October 1862 cover carried by private French ship from Dunedin to
Port de France (Noumea), New Caledonia tied by obliterator in
black. The stamp with crease and the cover sensibly restored but
the sole recorded Chalon cover to New Caledonia. Unique. Cert. RPSL
(2006). Note: From records researched by Gerald Elliott, just 12
covers were mailed to New Caledonia, ten from Auckland and two from
Dunedin. Provenance: Collection Gerald Elliott, collection John
Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 372; collection Joseph
Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1200; collection
Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 163. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5046 cover imageBritish Empire Mails, Mauritius 1859 (Oct 26): Stampless cover from
Auckland to Capt. Harkness of the 5th Fusiliers, Government House
in Port Louis, Mauritius struck with "PAID / AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND"
circular datetamp in red (Oct 26) with "6" pence prepaid in red
manuscript; reverse with "GPO / MAURITIUS" cds (Dec 8) in black.
Mail from New Zealand to Mauritius is extremely scarce. Note 1:
Carried on P&O steamer "Benares" from Sydney (Nov 14). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5047 cover imageMails to Europe - Belgium 1864/67: 3 d. lilac and 6 d. red-brown
used on 1867 cover from Auckland to Verviers, Belgium the 3 d. tied
by "Auckland" cds part of duplex (Oct 25) and the 6 d. by numeral
"1" obliterator in black. Carried on the 17th voyage of the
"Ruahine" from Wellington (Nov 8) via Panama, from St. Thomas on
the "Tasmanian" to Southampton with manuscript "3" (pence) charge
deleted and circular "PD" applied in red with 'London / Paid' cds
(Dec 30) in red below and reverse with ""Angleterre par Ouest" and
Verviers cds of arrival (Dec 31). Flap and inside of cover with
some sensible restoration and small faults but very rare - the sole
example of a Chalon cover to Belgium. Cert. RPSL (2006).
Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot
301; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb
2009, lot 1435; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May
2011, lot 80. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5048 cover imageMails to Europe - Denmark 1864/71: 6 d. red-brown, perf. 12½, two
examples, right hand stamp small closed tear, used on 1867 cover
from Ross Postal Agency to Ribe, Denmark via Suez tied by barred "C
/ 6" obliterators in black. Manuscript notation at left "Post
Office Ross, West Coast, New Zealand, 24 October 1867" of despatch,
with 'London / Paid' transit cds (Dec 20) in red and manuscript "8"
credit applied in red crayon. Reverse with Hokitika cds (Oct 26),
Christchurch cds (Oct 31), and Ribe arrival cds (January 1, 1868).
A spectacular cover to a very rare destination for Chalon covers,
with just two recorded - both in this collection. Cert. RPSL
(2006). Note 1: The Ross Postal Agency opened on November 1, 1865
in the local gold fields store, Ross was situated some 25 kms.
south of Hokitika. Note 2: This cover was carried by the "Ruahine"
from Wellington to Panama. The 1 s. rate was in effect from Jan 11,
1867 until Dec 8, 1868. Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink,
London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 305; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink
Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1436; collection "Waitangi",
Corinphila sale 227, Nov 2018, lot 1659. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5049 cover imageMails to Europe - Denmark 1871/73: 1 d. brown, perf. 10 x 12½, 6 d.
pale blue, perf. 12½ and 1873 2 d. vermilion, no wmk., perf. 12½,
used on 1873 cover to Viborg, Denmark, all tied by "Thames / A3"
duplexes (Jan 2) in black and by 'London / Paid' cds of transit in
red (March 25). Reverse with Auckland cds (Jan 22) - the cover was
originally franked at 8 d., then delayed for 18 days prior to the
addition of the 1 d. brown at lower left on January 20th - mail
could not be sent unpaid. Red manuscript "3" for 3 d. credit to
Great Britain. Reverse with Viborg arrival cds (March 28). A fine
three colour franking - just two Chalon covers are recorded to
Denmark, both in this collection. Cert. RPSL (2006). Note 1:
Illustrated in "The Stamps of New Zealand" by Bob Odenweller on
page 159. Note 2: Carried on the S.S. "Dakota" via San Francisco
during the 2nd Contract of the New Zealand and Australia Mail
Steamship Line. Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London,
3 Oct 2006, lot 333; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New
York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1503. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5050 cover imageMails to Europe - France 1862/64: 2 d., perf. 13, two examples, and
single 6 d. red-brown, used on 1864 cover from Dunedin to Cognac
endorsed "pr. Aldinga, via Marseilles" readdressed upon arrival to
Jarnac tied by "Dunedin / Otago" duplexes (Feb 10) in black. Framed
octagonal "TOO LATE / DUNEDIN" in red and struck with red "P.D."
and Marseilles entry marking (May 11) in red. Reverse with Cognac
cds (May 13) and Jarnac arrival (May 13). An unusual cover -
overpaid 2 d. for the 8 d. rate for the first ¼ ounce. Note:
Carried from Sydney on P&O "Northam", the "Carnatic" from
Galle, the "Massilia" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Provenance:
Collection Henry Dumas, Spink, London, 15 March 2000, lot 281. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5051 cover imageMails to Europe - France 1864/71: 4 d. yellow, perf. 12½, a
horizontal pair used on reverse of 1867 cover from Dunedin to
Melun, France and redirected to Paris, tied by Dunedin duplexes
(Aug 29) and Melun arrival cds (Oct 13) in black. Marseilles entry
maerking in red on obverse (Oct 13). Carried at the reduced rate of
8 d. per ¼ ounce, introduced on June 1, 1867. A fine and attractive
cover. Cert. Odenweller (2014). Note 1: Carried on P&O "Bombay"
from Sydney, "Mongolia" from Galle and the "Bangalore" from
Alexandria to Marseilles. Journey time 50 days. Provenance:
Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, 28 Sept 1988, lot 3600;
collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 227;
collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 86;
collection Greg Francis, Spink, London, 9-11 July 2014, lot 1367. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5052 cover imageMails to Europe - France 1864/71: 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, single
and two horizontal pairs with 6 d. red-brown, used on 1867 double
rate cover to Forcalquier, Mt. de Cenis, France endorsed "per first
steamer", all tied by Nelson "N/1" duplexes in black (March 7).
Correct pre-payment of 1 s. 4 d. for a letter between ¼ and ½
ounce; with black "P.D" and Marseilles entry mark in red (May 14)
on obverse. Reverse with Wellington cds (March 9), Dunedin cds
(March 21) and Avignon cds (May 14). Some ageing but an impressive
franking. Cert. Odenweller (2015). Note 1: Carried on P&O
"Geelong" from Sydney, the "Simla" from Galle, the "China" from
Alexandria to Marseilles. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5053 cover imageMails to Europe - France 1864/71: 3 d. deep lilac and 6 d.
red-brown, perf. 12½, used on 1868 mourning cover from Dunedin to
Bourges, France, tied by barred obliterator in black. Red Marseille
entry marking on obverse (Nov 28) alongside "P.D." in black (the
cover was overpaid 1 d.); and reverse with Dunedin cds (Sept 29)
and Bourges arrival (Nov 30). Note: Carried on P&O "Avoca" from
Sydney, the "Candia" from Galle and the "Poonah" from Alexandria to
Marseilles. Journey time 51 days. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5054 cover imageMails to Europe - France 1864/74: 3 d. lilac and 1871/73 6 d. blue
used on 1872 cover from Oamaru to France endorsed "San Francisco",
tied by obliterators in black. Correctly prepaid for the Pacific
route; however the cover was mailed via Suez and Brindisi and was
thus underpaid by 1 penny. Reverse with Oamaru cds (Nov 29), French
Maritime "Poss. Angl. V. Suez / Aleandrie" cds (Feb 10) in red on
obverse. Top flap missing but a scarce and unusual cover. Note:
Carried on P&O "Bangalore from Sydney. Provenance: Collection
Gerald Elliott; collection Mark Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May
2011, lot 87; collection Greg Francis, Spink, 9-11 July 2014, lot
1378; collection Dr. David Patterson, Schuyler Rumsey, San
Francisco, 27 April 2019, lot 6355. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5055 cover imageMails to Europe - Hamburg 1851 (April): Entire letter from the
German Mission Station at Warea, near New Plymouth to Hamburg,
correctly prepaid "2d." in red, struck with superb "AUCKLAND / NEW
ZEALAND" (April 19) in black. Rated again on arrival in London
(Sept 25) at "8d." - this deleted and changed to "1/2 d." to pay (8
d. ship fee + 6 d. to Hamburg). Charged "20" groschen due upon
arrival. A generally fine and very rare entire to a most unusual
destination. Note: Journey time of 165 days. Provenance: Collection
Len Jury, Spink, 7 Oct 2015, lot 2053. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5056 cover imageMails to Europe - Bremen 1856: Richardson 2 d. blue on blued paper,
imperforate with good to large margins all round, used on 1856
cover from Otago to Bremen, tied by numeral obliterator "18" in
black. Prepaid as far as Great Britain at 2 d. per ½ ounce - no
postage rates for foreign mail until March 27, 1857. Marked in
London as "1s." due to pay, with "32" groschen charged upon receipt
in red crayon. Reverse with "Otago" despatch cds (May 28), London
cds (Nov 22) in red and Bremen arrival (Nov 24). Edge wear, cracked
file fold and slight soiling but an extremely rare destination for
a Chalon cover. Note: Journey time of 180 days. Probably carried by
the "James Baines" of the Black Ball line leaving Australia on Aug
8, 1856, arriving in Liverpool on Nov 21, 1856. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5057 cover imageMails to Europe - Hanover 1864/67: 3 d. lilac in a horizontal pair
and 3 d. deep mauve, two examples, used on 1868 double rate cover
to Hanover, Germany all tied by "21" obliterators with
"Invercargill / Southland NZ" cds at left (Jan 20). 'London / Paid'
transit in red (March 30) with "PD" adjacent and "AUS ENGLAND PER
AACHEN / FRANCO" datestamp in blue (March 31). British credit
notation "6d." in red and indistinct cds's on reverse. Sensible
internal repair to address panel but a splendid and very rare
cover. Certs. Holcombe (1988) and RPSL (2006). Note: Carried on
P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the "Mongolia" from Galle and the
"Pera" from Alexandria to Southampton. Provenance: Collection
"Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, 28 Sept 1988, lot 3587; John
Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 230; collection Joseph
Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2393; collection
Dr. David Patterson, Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisci, 27 April 2019,
lot 6353. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5058 cover imageMails to Europe - Saxony 1867/71: 1 s. yellow-green, perf., a
single example used on 1868 cover from Christchurch to Zittau,
Saxony tied by bold "C" obliterator in black with 'London / Paid'
cds in red of transit (March 30), "AUS ENGLAND PER AACHEN / FRANCO"
datestamp in blue (March 31) alongside. Manuscript rate "6d." in
red being the credit to GB. Reverse with Christchurch cds (Feb 4)
and arrival cds (April 1). Envelope with edge wear and creased at
left but a fine and very attractive cover to an extremely rare
destination. Note: Carried on P&O "Avoca" from Sydney, the
"Mongolia" from Galle and the "Pera" from Alexandria to
Southampton. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5059 cover imageMails to Europe - Germany 1871/73: 2 d. orange and 6 d. blue, perf.
12½, somewhat stained, used on 1872 cover from Christchurch to
Mayence, Germany endorsed "via San Francisco", tied by Christchurch
duplex (Aug 3) in black. Correct postage of 8 d. prepaid with "2"
in manuscript being the British credit. 'London / Paid' transit in
red (Oct 2) and French "P-D" below in red; reverse with arrival cds
(Oct 4) in black. The cover was carried from Honolulu to San
Francisco by the steamer "Olympia" which was chartered solely for
this one voyage due to breakdowns affecting the normal Contract
vessels. Despite faults, a rare destination at this date and an
unusual routing. Cert. RPSL (2006). Provenance: Collection John
Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 337; collection Joseph
Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1504; collection
"Waitangi", Corinphila sale 234, June 2019, lot 897. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5060 cover imageMail to Europe - Germany 1864/71: 2 d. vermilion, 4 d. yellow and 6
d. blue, perf. 12½, all used on 6 Feb 1873 cover from Canterbury
Museum, Christchurch to Frankfurt am Main, Germany endorsed "OPSO"
(On Public Service Only) and "via Suez and Brindisi", the 2 d. and
6 d. tied by Christchurch / C" duplex (Feb 13), the cover detained
until 4 d. yellow added for full postage of 1 shilling (now hinged
into place) and tied by "C" obliterator. 'London / Paid' transit
cds in red (April 14) with circular "PD" below in red. Manuscript
"3" (pence) in red of credit to British P.O. Reverse with Nelson
cds (Feb 14) and Frankurt arrival cds (April 15). A very rare three
colour feranking to an unusual destination. Opinion Holcombe
(1988). Cert. RPSL (2006). Provenance: Collection "Antipodes",
Corinphila sale 79, 28 Sept 1988, lot 3694; collection John Woolfe,
Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 364; collection Joseph Hackmey,
Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1450; collection Mark
Benvie, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 May 2011, lot 97. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5061 cover imageMails to Europe - Ireland 1864/71: Covers (2) each at single rate
to Ireland via Suez, with registered 1865 cover from Rangitikei to
Galway bearing single and pair 6 d. red-brown cancelled by "14"
numeral obliterator of Rangitikei, with two manuscript "Registered"
notations and reverse with Wellington cds (Sept 11) and Galway (Nov
18) arrival; and 1871 cover to Tulla, Co. Clare with single 6 d.
brown tied by Auckland / 1" duplex (April 6) with "Limerick" cds on
obverse (May 31). Usual small edge wear imperfeections due to
journey, a fine matched pair. Note 1: Registered 1865 cover carried
on "Northam" from Sydney, the "Delhi" from Galle and the "Pera"
from Alexandria to Southampton. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 175.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5062 cover imageMail to Europe - Italy 1864/71: 3 d. lilac, perf. 12½, a single
example and a horizontal strip of three used on 1870 doube rate
cover from Stafford to Verona, all tied by circular "S"
obliterators (Southland) in black over light numeral obliterators.
Carried on Pacific route via San Francisco, correctly prepaid 1
shilling for under 1 ounce letter. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Oct
25) in red with oval "PD" in red at right, manuscript "6d." British
credit and taxed "20" decimi upon receipt. Reverse with Hokitika
(Aug 27) cds, Christchurch cds (Aug 31), Milan cds (Nov 1) and
Verona cds (Nov 1). Minor imperfections but a very rare destination
- just two Chalon head covers are recorded to Italy. Cert. RPSL
(2006). Note: 1st Contract, carried on "City of Melbourne".
Provenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot
338; collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb
2009, lot 1443. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
5063 cover imageMail to Europe - Italy 1864/71: 6 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, a
horizontal pair used on 1872 cover from Kaiapoi to Milano, Italy
endorsed "via Suez and Brindisi", tied by barred "16" Perkins Bacon
numeral obliterators in black. Correctly rated 1 s. for a letter
under ½ ounce. Reverse with KAIAPOI despatch cds, Christchurch cds
(March 1), Dunedin cds (March 7), Brindisi cds (May 9), Milano (May
10) arrival. A charming and rare cover, one of just two Chalon head
covers to Italy recorded. Cert. RPSL (2006). Note: Carried on
P&O "Nubia" from Sydney, the "Khedive" from Galle, and the
"Mooltan" from Alexandria to Brindisi. Provenance: Collection John
Woolfe, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2006, lot 365; collection Joseph
Hackmey, Spink Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1506. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM

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