NZ 1915 ½d Auckland Island General Grant Exp Rare Block of 12 M Cinderella local Card color: inherit

color: inherit

Colour trial of 1½d no wmk MLH

1d claret SG 50 in vertical strip of 3 Used Ref 530507

Ref 09100226

NZ 1915 ½d Auckland Island General Grant Exp Rare Block of 12 M Cinderella local Card color: inheritd NZ New Zealand local stamp issued for use by the Auckland Island General Grant Expedition Mint. This block of 12 is the largest multiple seen by us. This expedition to the sub antarctic Auckland Islands was organised by treasure hunters who were looking for the shipwreck of the USS General Grant which sank during the American Civil War carrying a cargo of gold bullion. The stamps were issued to publicise the event and raise funds for it. The