NEW ZEALAND 1953 CORONATION FIRST DAY COVER, WELLINGTON
Coronation set on type 1b ArtCraft self-addressed cover to the USA with WELLINGTON, NZ circular cancels dated 25 MY 53, the first day of issue. Generally fine. SG714-718; SC280-284; CPS59a-S63a
Note: two versions of 'The Style of the Monarch' inscription (under the portrait) exist – the type 1a five-line version intended for use when Elizabeth was Princess and the type 1b six-line version for when she became Queen
