Lot 20115 – 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d

Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d

Lot 20115 – 1856 (Mar 18) envelope to from Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d

Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
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Price realised
700 GBP
Estimate
700 – 1’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1856 (Mar 18) envelope from Fordington, Dorchester (Dorset) to New Zealand with 1847-54 6d, close to large margins, tied by Dorchester sideways duplex, endorsed “By Australian mail “Shalimar” March 20th”, paying the 6d rate for up to 1/2oz via the Long Sea Route, Auckland AU 1 1856 arrival adjacent, reverse with Fordington UDC despatch and London transit, portion of backflap and wax seal missing, attractive and unusual destination.

Catalogue ref: SG S.G. 58

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