Lot 275 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, light barred oval cancel, ample to large margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 2.SG Nos. 2 £700 ($830).
Realized: $350
Lot 276 o
New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale ultramarine on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, neat barred "7" in oval cancel, ample to large margins, bright color, Very Fine, a difficult issue to find so nice; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 22.SG Nos. 83 £1,200 ($1,430).
Realized: $700
Lot 277
New Zealand, 1925, 4d Dunedin Exhibition, "POSTAGF" at right, bottom left corner horizontal pair, left single being the printing error, o.g., neat hinge remnants, Very Fine, a scarce position pair. Scott Nos. 181 var., 181.SG Nos. 465a, 465 £130 for singles ($160).
Realized: $50
Lot 278
New Zealand, 1936, Pictorial, 2s olive green, Multiple NZ & Star, watermark inverted, horizontal pair, disturbed o.g., deep color, Very Fine, a very scarce watermark variety. Scott Nos. 215 var.SG Nos. 589bw £2,000 for singles ($2,380).
Realized: $450