Lot
6386 
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, tied by sharp numeral "5" barred oval, matching "Campbelltown, Southland, JY 21, 69" cds backstamp on folded letter from Ruapuke Island to Wellington at double the 3d interprovincial rate for up to one ounce, Aug. 7th arrival backstamp, letter datelined July 17th was written by Lutheran Missionary Rev. J.F.H. Wohlers; file folds, Very Fine and scarce origin, Gerald Ellott. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2). SG No. 122 Estimate $300 - 400.
Ruapuke Island is one of the southernmost islands in New Zealand's main chain of islands, lying 15 kilometers to the southeast of Bluff Harbor (Cambelltown). It was named "Bench Island" upon its European discovery by Captain James Cook in 1770, but has rarely been known by any other name than its Maori name, which means "two hills". It guards the eastern end of Foveaux Strait.
Realized: $250