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Auction: 22020 - The Robin Gwynn Collection of New Zealand
Lot: 118

(x) New Zealand
The Sideface Issues
Advertisements on Stamps
Overprinted "O.P.S.O."
1894 (28 May) 'On Public Service Only' envelope to Belgium bearing 2½d. blue with green advert overprinted 'o.p.s.o.' in violet, tied by Wellington squared circle cancellation, Auckland and Brussels backstamps; fine and very rare on cover especially with green advert on reverse. R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate (2019). S.G. O9 Var.; CP DP4e. Var.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,000

Starting price
£750