Sale 118: The Fall Sale

Lot 316    

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, trial comb 12½ perforations, Large Star watermark, horizontal strip of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh with brilliant color, Very Fine, illustrated in Odenweller Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873 (page 128), ex-M. Stanley; with R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 16a var.
SG No. 68 var.    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED 1862-63 1D LARGE STAR WATERMARK PRINTINGS BEARING THE 1864-67 TRIAL COMB 12½ PERFORATIONS.

According to Odenweller, the comb perforations were introduced in mid-1864 and remained in use in that form until mid to late 1866. When the machine arrived, the current issue was that printed on NZ watermarked paper, with the most used denominations of 2d and 6d being perforated in relatively large numbers. However prior to being put into service, the machine was used experimentally on copies printed on large star watermarked paper. Very few examples with these trial perforations exist and are distinguished by shade and/or plate wear from those that were printed later on large star watermark paper. This strip of four of the 186-63 1d issue are believed to be the only surviving examples of this denomination.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 317    

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep green, perf 13, Large Star watermark, in combination with 1862, 1d carmine vermilion + 3d brown lilac, horizontal pair and single (69+74) paying the 1sh registry plus 10d rate on registered cover to Langholm, Scotland, canceled by barred oval handstamp with matching "Clutha Ferry, Fe 11, 64" origin cds on reverse, red "London, Registered, 12 Ap, 64" entry date stamp with additional circular "Registered" handstamp, reverse with transit and "Langholm, Ap 13, 1864" receiving postmark; cover edge wear and nick with part of flap lifted to show stamps folded over at top, Fine, a very rare registered usage to Scotland from Clutha Ferry. Scott No. 20a.
SG No. 79    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

The Clutha Ferry Post Office, in Otago, was only open between 1858 and 1865. This cancellation is unrecorded by Wooders and is quite rare.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 318    

New Zealand, 1863, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, horizontal pair, unwatermarked, margins large to just touching at top and bottom, tied by barred oval handstamps on folded letter sheet to Wellington, reverse with "Wanganui, No 10, 1864" origin cds and front with "Wellington, No 12, 1864" receiving postmark; cover with couple edge tears at top center, Very Fine, an extremely rare on cover usage, S.G. catalog £5,500 for off cover singles, illustrated in Odenweller Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873 (page 99). Scott No. 21.
SG No. 81    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

AN EXTRAORDINARY ON COVER USAGE OF THE 1863 1D ISSUE ON PELURE PAPER - ONE OF TWO REPORTED ON COVER EXAMPLES AND A GREAT CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND RARITY.

With the relatively small demand for the 1d denomination, coupled with the brief use of the pelure paper issue, it is quite likely only a single small printing was made. Pairs of the 1d stamp were used when the 2d was not available or when it was not convenient. This letter took two days from Wanganui to Wellington, probably an overland route instead of the normal sea route for most mail.

Realized: $5,500

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Lot 319    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale blue, perf 12½ N Z watermark, tied by barred oval handstamp with matching "Christchurch, Dc 21, 64" cds alongside on cover to Akaroa, with manuscript "O.H.M.S." official endorsement at top, "Lyttelton, Dc 21" transit date stamp at left, Very Fine, a rare Official mail usage from Christchruch, illustrated in Odenweller Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873 (page 123). Scott No. 28B.
SG No. 107    Estimate $500 - 750.

Surprisingly little mail with official markings has been found from the first 20 years. This letter is addressed to the port of Akaroa, the site of a French settlement in 1840.

Realized: $800

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Lot 320    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s green, imperf, N Z watermark, clear to mostly large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, on piece with 1865, 4d yellow, perf 12½ horizontal pair (120) tied by 1866 Dunedin duplex postmarks and red London entry date stamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 30.
SG No. 100    £875 ($1,060).

Realized: $450

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Lot 321    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, perf 12½ Large Star watermark, o.g., hinge remnants, rich bright color, few perf separations at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 31.
SG No. 110    £1,100 ($1,340).

Realized: $375

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Lot 322 ()   

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, perf 12½ Large Star watermark, block of 6, no gum, strong color, F.-V.F., a very scarce mint multiple. Scott No. 31.
SG No. 110    £1,650 for singles ($2,000).

Realized: $550

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Lot 323    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d pale orange vermilion, perf 12½ Large Star watermark, on soldier's cover to Much Woolton near Liverpool, England, with "Wanganui, New Zealand, Mr 5, 1866" origin cds backstamp, endorsed "From No 1413 Corporal John Thomas D Company 2/14th Regiment" and countersigned by Commanding Officer Col. C. Trevor, reverse with Wellington (5.9) and Liverpool (5.19) arrival cds; stamp added for replacement of the original 1d and cover with some soiling and wear, Fine appearance, still a rare 1d soldier's letter use during the 2nd Maori War, one of the few still in private hands, illustrated in Odenweller Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873 (pages 134 & 267). Scott No. 31 var.
SG No. 111    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 324    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d pale orange vermilion, perf 12½ Large Star watermark, in combination with 1864, 2d blue, perf 12½ Large Star watermark (115) paying the 3d inter-provisional rate to Napier, manuscript canceled with "Wellington, No 4, 69" origin and Napier receiving backstamps; light allover cover soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. 31 var.
SG No. 111    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 325    

New Zealand, 1866, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, perf 12½ Large Star watermark (R. 18, No. 10), nicely centered, tied by barred "19" oval handstamp on cover to Dunedin, reverse with "Oamaru, No 26, 66" origin and receiving cds's, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 32 var.
SG No. 114    Estimate $150 - 200.

This stamp from Row 18 Position 10 shows the early damage state of plate before retouch.

Realized: $120

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