Sale 87: The Dr. David Patterson Collection of New Zealand

Lot 6132

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf, Large Star watermark, block of four (R. 10-11/7-8), large margins all around except touched at bottom, each stamp cancelled by numeral "7" barred oval of Wellington and manuscript "437" registry number on upper right stamp, used on small blue piece with red "REGISTERED" straightline below, couple tiny scissor cuts between, Very Fine and rare used block, Chalon, Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 130. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 6133

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf, Large Star watermark, huge margins to barely touched at bottom, cancelled by manuscript "Drury, 7/5/02" cancel and tied by numeral "1" barred ovals, matching "Auckland, 8 MY 8, 1862" backstamp on cover to Wanganui, Wellington (5.14) transit and Wanganui (5.21) arrival cds; cover staining and repaired lower right, Fine and rare manuscript Drury use, Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 6134

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf, Large Star watermark, two four margin singles, strong color, each tied by numeral "15" barred oval, matching partial "Nelson, SP9 1862" rimless backstamp on cover to Wellington, Sep. 11th arrival cds; bottom 2d with some wear and toning, Very Fine use prepaid 4d for ½-1 oz. letter, Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 417
H. Gordon Kaye, Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1991, lot 417. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Lot 6135 ()

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine, imperf. SG No. 37 var. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5). Large Star watermark. Clear to full margins all around, rich color. Very Fine and scarce unused example of this rare shade.

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Realized: $3,250

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Lot 6136 o

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine, imperf, Large Star watermark, huge margins all around, brilliant color and sharp impression on bright paper, neatly cancelled by face-free barred oval, fresh and Extremely Fine used gem of this rare shade, Marcel Stanley. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5).
SG No. 37 var.    £200+ ($260).

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 6137 o

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d greenish slate blue, imperf, cancelled by numeral "15" barred oval of Nelson, full to large even margins, bright color in this distinctive shade, Extremely Fine and choice example of this rare shade. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (7).
SG No. 37 var.    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 6138 o

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine, imperf, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich color in this distinctive shade, tiny stain on right hand stamp, otherwise Very Fine and exceptionally rare ultramarine multiple; with 1992 Holcombe certificate. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5).
SG No. 37 var.    £400 + as singles ($530).

Realized: $600

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Lot 6139

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d milky blue, worn plate, imperf, Large Star watermark, full to huge margins all around, tied by barred oval, matching "Waipukurau, AP 27, 64" cds backstamp on cover to Napier, Apr. 29th arrival cds; docketing at left, Very Fine use prepaying the 2d inland rate for up to ½ oz. Scott No. 12f. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (8).
SG No. 37a    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 6140

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d slate blue, imperf, left line recut, Large Star watermark, pos. R. 11/7, large margins except clear at right, some margin toning, tied by "Dunedin" barred oval, matching "Dunedin, Otago, MR - 4, 63" cds on local drop cover, receipt docketing, Fine and rare shade, H. Gordon Kaye, Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1991, lot 418. Scott No. 12d var. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5).
SG No. 37 var.    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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Lot 6141

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d greenish slate blue, imperf, Large Star watermark, two singles, each clear to large margins, left touched at bottom, remarkable intense color, tied by "Dunedin" barred ovals, matching "Dunedin, AP-25 63" backstamp on cover to Nelson, Apr. 30th arrival cds, 1863 docketing at left; flap tear and small opening tears at left, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (7).
SG No. 37 var.    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONAL COVER WITH THE 1862 2D GREENISH SLATE BLUE, THE RAREST SHADE OF THE GROUP.

Realized: $850

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