NEW ZEALAND 1953 CORONATION FIRST DAY COVER, WELLINGTON
Coronation set on type 1b ArtCraft 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
