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

Lot 6363

New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d deep mauve, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, strong color used with 1d orange (112) and 2d blue (115), cancelled by two strikes of numeral "6" barred oval and "N.Plymouth, N.Zealand, MY 19, 1867" cds, additional strike adjacent on blue cover to Dunedin at two-times the 3d inland rate, Dunedin (5.26) arrival backstamp; roughly opened at top, Fine and very early use of the 3d deep mauve, Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000, lot 256. Scott No. 33a. Campbell Paterson No. A3d (9).
SG No. 118    Estimate $300 - 400.

Cover is prepaid six pence for two-times the 3d inter-provincial letter effective January 1, 1867.

Realized: $525

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Lot 6364

New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d deep mauve, imperf, Large Star watermark, large to huge margins all around including adjacent stamp at right, tied by numeral "5" barred oval on blue piece, intense proof-like color and impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000, lot 216. Scott No. 33c. Campbell Paterson No. A3d (T).
SG No. 118a; £2,000 as pair ($2,630)    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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Lot 6365 ()

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, unused without gum, exceptionally well-centered for this elusive stamp, strong vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Christies "New Zealand The Full Face Queens" (Lot, 1096, July 15, 1997). Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1).
SG No. 119    £3,250 ($4,270).

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 6366 o

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d deep rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, nicely centered with rich color, indistinct numeral barred oval, Very Fine. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (2).
SG No. 119    £250 ($330).

Realized: $160

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Lot 6367 o

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose and deep rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, two singles in different shades, both bright and fresh, lightly cancelled by face-free partial barred ovals, deep rose with additional partial red town cancel, a Very Fine shade pair. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1, 2).
SG No. 119, 119 var.    £500 ($660).

Realized: $240

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Lot 6368 o

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, cancelled by "Auckland, JA 17" duplex, well-centered for this elusive stamp which is so often encountered off-center, brilliant strong color, small scissor-cut top left, still Extremely Fine and rare pair, "Chalon", Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 347. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1).
SG No. 119    £500 as singles ($660).

Realized: $325

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Lot 6369

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, two singles, left with small tear, used with 2d blue (115) R. 20/2 showing plate damage and retouching, all tied by strikes of "Auckland, SE 11 '66" duplex on cover from Midshipman Cecil Foljambe on board H.M.S. Curacao to Osberton, Worksop, England, endorsed "Marseilles" at top left, Worksop (11.12) arrival cds, reposted to Rotherham with manuscript "1" penny due rating, Nov. 12th arrival backstamp; left 4d with tiny tear, Very Fine and rare use prepaying the 10d rate, Robert Odenweller
Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 600. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1).
SG No. 119    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Cover prepaid 10d for a ½ oz. letter to the United Kingdom via Marseilles.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 6370

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d deep rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, used with 6d red brown (122), tied by barred ovals duplexed with "Dunedin, MR 16 '66" cds on buff cover with embossed red "Via Marseilles" directional corner card to Campbeltown, Scotland, reverse with Greenock (5.14) and Campbeltown (5.14) arrival cds; some wear and creasing, tiny stamp flaws, Very Fine and rare use. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (2).
SG No. 119    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

AN UNUSUAL 4D DEEP ROSE AND 6D RED BROWN FRANKING PREPAYING THE 10D RATE TO UNITED KINGDOM VIA MARSEILLES.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 6371

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d deep rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, used with 2d blue (115), both rich color and tied by "HI" barred circle duplexed with "Napier, AU 14, 68" cds on blue cover to Wellington, Aug. 16th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice use. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (2).
SG No. 119    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $950

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Lot 6372

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d deep rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, used with 6d red brown (122), tied together by large "0" barred oval duplexed with "Dunedin, AP 18, 66" cds on cover to Haltirk, Scotland, printed "Via Marseilles" endorsement at top left, partial Golspie (6.12) arrival backstamp; 6d repaired bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use, Marcel Stanley, Christies Robson Lowe, December 1992, lot 436. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (2).
SG No. 119    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $900

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