Lot
293 
New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d deep mauve, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, in combination with 1867, 3d lilac, perf 12½, Large Star watermark on cover to Sydney, New South Wales, tied by bold "Wellington, Mr 15, 69" cds and barred "O70" oval duplexes, redirected to "Sportsmans Arms, Pitt Street" with red "Sydney, Ap 9, 1869" cds and boxed "Not Known By The/Letter Carrier" handstamp, Sydney transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, an interesting usage bearing both shades of the 1867 3d issue. Scott No. 33a+33. SG No. 118+117 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $400