Lot 374
NZ Definitives, First Sidefaces, 1878 2d rose p12 x 12½ (CP C2e, SG 165) with gu…
Sold
$850
Starting Bid: $450
Est.
$450 - $625
Live Auction
International Public Stamp Auction #43
Live bidding began Sep 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM NZST
Description
NZ Definitives, First Sidefaces, 1878 2d rose p12 x 12½ (CP C2e, SG 165) with gutter at right, on envelope tied by barred oval cancel as addressed to Miss Stout, Christchurch. B/s CHCH 16 ? 78. Cover small tear at left, stamp a little soiled. RPSNZ cert (2019). This is the only example of either compound or perfs 12 & 12½ on cover listed in census of these in "The New Zealand Stamp Collector 2018, p113-4".