NZ 1861 (JU25) Cover with 2d Blue SG 10 No Watermark tied by a light Perkins Bacon ‘1’ (Auckland) cancel addressed to Revd R Taylor, Wanganui. Has Wellington Jy 8 1861 transit cancel & Petre JY 12 1861 receiving cancels on the front. Backstamped Auckland on the back. The stamp has 4 Close to Good Margins. The cover lightly aged with minor tears at top. Missing part flap. Note: (The Overland Route closed during this period due to the Maori Wars) (1)

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