NZ 1857 (5JU) Mourning Cover with QV 1d Red untied cancelled by part light Perkins Bacon Obliterator ‘10’ (Wellington) written by A. Wakefield to E W Stafford, Auckland when Premier and Colonial Secretary. At left has Auckland 4 JY 1857 unframed cancel. Backstamped Wellington. Missing flap. Very Scarce single 1d Rate on Cover. Has RPS London 1959 Certificate & 1991 Christie’s Cerrtificate signed by Robson Lowe. CP Cat $17,500 On Cover (1)

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