Lot
267
$500.00
Lot Type: C
Ahikiwi (WR 1907-16) very fine complete H-type cds DE 18 08? on fine greeting PPC. Very rare (rated "10"). Only 3 examples recorded (this is likely the only one on entire). Ex Jim Baird.
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Lot
268
$550.00
Lot Type: U
Ararua (WR 1900-15) fine near complete H-type cds (name complete) MY 26 06 on 1d Universal. Also Grahamsfern (WR 1902-06) almost complete (partly overinked) strike of H-type cds JE 30 02 on 1d Universal on piece (only 4 recorded). Both rare & rated "9". Ex Baird.
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Lot
269
$500.00
Lot Type: U
Dunedin postal district: 6 very scarce to rare pmks on 1d Universals: Ashley Downs “H” class (Wooders rated 9/10); Otago Heads “F” (7/10, complete on piece); Queensberry “A” (7/10); Rough Ridge “H” (7/10); Upper Nevis “H” (9/10); Wharuarimu “G” (9/10, near complete on piece). All complete or near complete strikes.
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Lot
270
$550.00
Lot Type: U
Flaxmill (WR 1922-25) good-fine complete J-type cds (a little overinked) plus a 2nd partial strike, 10 MY 23 on block of 4 x 1½d GV chestnut. Also Mangatete (WR 1907-14) fine fairly complete B-type cds (name complete) (?) (?) 13 on 1d Dominion. Both rare & rated "9". Ex Baird.
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Lot
271
$900.00
Lot Type: CU
Kensington Military Camp (WR June 1942-Aug 1943, WWII training camp) very fine complete "KENSINGTONMC" relief cds 11 JE 42 on 2d Whare on sound cover with "Salvation Army" logo. This cds used only 2 June-early Sept 1942 (replaced by J-type cds). Rare! Also 9 other scarce relief pmks (all fine) of Whangarei postal district, incl 4 on piece (Kohukohu 5 SP 31, Rawene 3 NO 49, Whangarei North 27 NO 50) & 5 on cover (Okaihau 20 DE 39, Russell 2 SP 55, Tangowahine 17 OC 38, Waiharara 18 NO 63, Waitangi NZ 7 FE 40 temporary PO signed by 3 PO staff). Ex Baird.
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Lot
272
$450.00
Lot Type: U
Koraha (WR 1908-16) good-fine near complete G-type (3-ring) cds (name complete) 19 OC 12 on 6d EVII. The only example recorded. Rated "10". Ex J Baird.
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Lot
273
$450.00
Lot Type: U
Manawaora (WR 1908-27) good almost complete G-type (3-ring) cds (?) JE 11 on 1d Dominion on piece. Also Pamapuria (WR 1909-32) fine large part J-type cds (P- of name off stamp) 2 AP 29 on 1d Field Marshal. Both rare & rated "9". Ex Baird.
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Lot
274
$3,800.00
Lot Type: U
Early Northland (Whangarei postal district) c1860s-1907 manuscript pmks on FFQ, FSF, SSF & 1d Universal stamps. Impressive colln of 18 diff on 2 Hagner pages incl: Aoroa 26/9/25 (11th day); Awanui 24/11/83; Fairburn's 19/8/90; Hakaru 24/5/8(9)?; Kaeo 16/3/76, 21/11/78; Marlow 14/9/95; Mitimiti 13/2/98; Pataua "JL 6 97" (year in error for 07); Puwera 26/11/05; Scarrott's 16/11/92; Takahue (h/s) 29/11/87; Towai 7/11/91; Tutamoe 21/6/00; Victoria Valley 16/3/86; Waimate [Waimate North] undated (on 2d FFQ) & Wangaroa 26/11/73 (on 2d FFQ) & 16/10/91. All are rare & some (eg: Aoroa, Hakaru, Mitimiti, Pataua, Puwera) are the only recorded examples from the POs concerned. Of many others, only 2 or 3 examples are known. PO names almost all complete. A remarkable assembly (& opportunity)! Ex Jim Baird.
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Lot
275
$1,350.00
Lot Type: U
Postmarks on 1d Universals (1901-09) a useful colln (arranged alphabetically) of approx 330 on pictorial p/cs (mostly) & covers, each in transparent sleeves. Postmarks almost all different, from common to scarce. Variable quality of strikes, but most are good to fine. Noted clear strikes of Cape Foulwind, Glenary (1d Universal FDC), Goldsborough, Katea, Kiwi, Komata, Lowburn Ferry, Oio, Papamoa, Pohonui, Puaha, Pukehinau, Pukerimu, Rehia, & other good items. In neat box. Weight 1.75kg.
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Lot
276
$300.00
Lot Type: CU
Postmarks on 1d Doms - 350+ different arranged alphabetically on album pages - further divided by opened & closed as about the 1970s. Many useful but nothing very scarce noted. Plus about 30 commercial covers & packets various pmks (about 100 stamps).
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Lot
277
$500.00
Lot Type: U
Puhipuhi (WR 1920-23) fine near complete 26mm J-type cds (missing parts of P- & -I of name), dated "16 JL 19.2" (clearly wrong set) on 2d GV. Also Taipa (WR 1893-1926), fine fairly complete 25mm J-type cds 24 MY 11 on 1d Dominion. Only 4 examples recorded. Both rare & rated "10". Ex Baird.
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Lot
278
$450.00
Lot Type: C
Railway Flag Station mail: 1d Map lettercard to Putaruru, canc "Auckland / Loose Letter" C-type cds 11 MR 25; at left fine strike of rare circular h/s "LOOSE LETTER / COLLECT 1d / AFFIX STAMPS BEFORE DELIVERY"; m/s "Flag Station" in top left corner. Message inside reveals sent from Okaihau railway station 10/3/25 (terminus, from 1923 of the far north branch line from Otiria). With photocopies of railway map & info ex Wikipedia. Rare railway & postage due related item. Fine condition. Ex Jim Baird. Purchased in 2008 @$600.
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Lot
279
$450.00
Lot Type: C
Reotahi (WR 1916-22) fine complete B-type cds 2 OC 17 on 1d Dominion on fine PPC to GB. Rare (rated "9"). Only 5 examples recorded. Ex Baird.
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Lot
280
$350.00
Lot Type: C
Taikawhana (WR 1912-17) 2 fine (& 1 fair) strikes of J-type cds 17 FE 15 on registered cover to GB, franked 3 x 1d Dominion. Rare (rated "9"). Ex Baird.
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Lot
281
$400.00
Lot Type: C
Waimatenui (WR 1908-32) printed OHMS window envelope (evidently readdressed), with no less than 5 strikes (3 fine on front, 27 AU - 1 OC 38, & 2 fair-good on back), plus 2 partial Kamo J cds 8-14 AU. Rare (rated "9"). Ex Baird.
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Lot
282
$400.00
Lot Type: U
Waipuna (WR 1882-92) fine near complete A-type cds 24 JL 89 on 2d SSF. Rare (rated "10"). Ex Baird.
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Lot
283
$2,500.00
Lot Type: C
Wangaroa (WR 1857-96, to Whangaroa) 1860-75 range of 5 fine entires/covers, all with manuscript pmks (from 3 diff locations): a) & b) folded stampless entires x 2 to Court of Claims, Auckland with "Wangaroa" dispatch m/s 30 July 1860, 19 Oct 1861 (with typed transcripts of both letters ex James Shepherd); c) cover to Tasmania with 1d & 2d FFQ, each with scrawled m/s ("W"?); on back, Auckland cds MY 11 72, "Wangaroa" m/s 7 May 1872, & fine "HOBART TOWN" unframed cds MY 24 1872; d) "W" sideways m/s overcancelled "A" obliterator on 2d FSF MY 24 72; e) ditto, m/s only on 2d FSF, on back: m/s date "11-11-75" & part Russell cds NO 12 75. Historic. Ex Jim Baird.
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Lot
284
$3,500.00
Lot Type: C
Whangarei c1870s-2005 postal district (Northland) extensive postmark & postal history colln, approx 575 covers & p/cs, 1200 stamps or pieces, & 70 PO photos; in 15 binders & 5 large packets (Russell, Kerikeri, Whangaroa, Dargaville & Whangarei localities). Very well written up with much background info re each PO, its location (with hand-drawn maps) & its cancellations. Also incl (but not in the above count) are many colour photocopies (taken for research purposes) of scarcer items in other major collections. Just a few rarer items incl good to fine cancels of: Aponga A on 1907 cover; Babylon A (on 1901 cover ex Japan & 1900 PPC ex Croatia); Hoanga H (on 1907 PPC); Hokianga A 1884 proof; Kara J on 6d Victory; Kauri A proof (red) & A on 1910 PPC; Kenana J 1928; Kohumaru F 1925; Komiti A on 1910 PPC; Limestone Island H on 1905 PPC; Lower Ruakaka G; Mata J on 1925 cover; Matapouri H 1908; Muka A on 1911 cover; Naumai F on 1907 cover; Nukutawhiti J 1924; Opanake A 1894; Oparaku J 1912; Otamatea J on 1912 PPC; Paiaka A 1910; Pokapu J 1915; Puhipuhi A 1900; Rangiheke A 1906; Red Hill A 1899 & F 1907; Ruapekapeka A 1905; Ruarangi A 1898, Runaruna J 1925, 1930; Wairere J on 1910 PPC; Waitapu A 1896; Whangape A 1892 & H (proof); among many others. Inspection essential. Ex Jim Baird (Kerikeri). Weight 23kg.
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Lot
285
$450.00
Lot Type: U
Wharerakau (WR 1923-34) fine complete J-type cds 26 MR 32 on 2d GV on neat piece. Also Whenuanui (WR 1921-26) fine complete J-type cds 7 NO 23 on ½d GV pair on piece. Both rare & rated "9". Ex Baird.
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Lot
286
$500.00
Lot Type: C
1843 (10 Oct) Nelson-London lettersheet, boxed "Paid At Auckland", New Zealand ship letter. Manuscript "4" & "8" b/s 22 AP 1844. Inscribed "Per Deborah".
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