Lot 239
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s emerald green, imperf, Large Star watermark, full to huge margins showing part of adjacent stamp at right, used with 1864-71, 6d red brown, two singles (122), one faulty, each tied by bold numeral "7" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New-Zealand, JU 14, 1865" rimless origin backstamp on cover to Chelsea, England, red "REGISTERED" straightline, red London "Registered, S.W.D.C., AU 21, 65" entry cds; cover lightly cleaned, Fine and rare combination registered use to the United Kingdom; with 2014 B.P.A. certificate as normal 1s yellow-green. Scott No. 15 var. Campbell Paterson No. A6d (2).SG No. 44 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
Lot 240 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, imperf, Large Star watermark, clear to large margins, intense rich color on crisp white paper, neatly cancelled by central "Port Waikato, 29 Oct. 1864" town cds, tiny corner crease, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 15. Campbell Paterson No. A6d (3).SG No. 45 £350 ($460).
Realized: $270
Lot 241 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, imperf, Large Star watermark, neat barred oval cancel, clear to large margins, rich bold color, Very Fine. Scott No. 15.SG No. 45 £350 ($460).
Realized: $160
Lot 242
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, imperf, Large Star watermark, intense rich color, four large margins, tied by bold numeral "1" thick barred oval, partial Auckland origin backstamp on 1865 cover to St. Mary's Bay, Nova Scotia, red London Paid (5.19.65) transit cds and "1" pence colonial credit handstamp, indistinct Nova Scotia arrival backstamp and magenta "5" rating; faults with staining and toning, Fine and scarce use to Nova Scotia. Scott No. 15. Campbell Paterson No. A6d (3).SG No. 45 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $300
Lot 243 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s issue, imperf, Large Star watermark, two singles in shades yellow green and deep green, clear to ample margins, rich colors, F.-V.F.SG No. 45-46 £725 ($940).
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Realized: $625