FIJI

Covers and stamps / Fiji

FIJI: 1891 (Jan 7): Large printed 'Bank of New Zealand' envelope used from Suva to Melbourne endorsed "Per S.S. Rockton" franked by 4 d. on 2 d. pale mauve, narrow surcharge, perf. 10 vertical pair tied by type D2 cds's with date slugs inverted, arrival backstamp (Jan 16) and fine red wax Bank seals (one broken) on reverse, the cover roughly opened and slightly trimmed at right. Provenance: Collection Tuanjai, Grosvenor Auctions, Sept 2014, lot 914.