Lot 51081 – 1934 (2 NO) 1/2d Green postal stationery wrapper used, bearing bisected 1934-47 postage due 1d black

1934 (Nov 2) 1/2d Green postal stationery wrapper used from St George to Christchurch with fine “BARBADOS / St GEORGE” despatch cds, circular T tax marking and bearing bisected 1934-47 postage due 1d black, with Christchurch arrival cds dated NO 3 34. Philatelic but Exceptional Quality and Rare. The bisected 1d was officially authorised for use between March 1934 and February 1935 pending arrival of the 1/2d value. Some examples had the value (1/2d) written across the half stamp in red or black ink.