Lot 319 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d brown, perf 12½, unwatermarked, exceptionally well centered, bright color, cancelled by barred oval, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 47. Campbell Paterson No. A1r.SG No. 137 £275 ($360).
Realized: $600
Lot 320 /
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d orange vermilion, perf 12½, unwatermarked, block of 15 (R. 13-15/4-8), o.g., bottom two rows never hinged, lightly hinged at top, brilliant color throughout, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott No. 48. Campbell Paterson No. A2t.SG No. 138 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE MINT ORIGINAL GUM BLOCK OF THE 1872 2D ORANGE VERMILION PERF 12½ ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 321
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, normal and retouched, perf 12½, unwatermarked, singles of each, in combination with 1867, 3d lilac, horizontal pair (117) canceled by "Southbridge, Oc 15, 73" cds's on cover to Alrsford, England, reverse Christchurch transit and receiving cds's; cover wear and tear at top, Fine.SG No. 138, 138a Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300
Lot 322
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d orange-vermilion, retouched, perf 12½, unwatermarked, horizontal pair (R. 18/5-6), large part o.g., hinge remnant, beautifully centered with bright color, fresh and Very Fine; with 1958 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (X).SG No. 138a £600 as singles ($780).
Realized: $700
Lot 323 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, watermarked (script letters), R. 1/10 showing retouch, oval grid cancels, light internal crease, Fine and rare; with clear 1979 R.P.S.L. certificate as S.G. 134, and 2015 Odenweller certificate as S.G. 138b. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (Z).SG No. 138b £1,400 ($1,820).
Realized: $550
Lot 324 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), showing "HS " of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, strong color and impression, cancelled by "N 1" barred circle, small flaw top right, scarce and Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (Y).SG No. 138c £800 ($1,040).
Realized: $425
Lot 325 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, unwatermarked, deep rich color, cancelled by "Wellington, JA 14 '74" cds and barred cancel, F.-V.F. and rare used stamp. Scott No. 49. Campbell Paterson No. A4c.SG No. 139 £850 ($1,100).
Realized: $425
Lot 326
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), showing strong "U" watermark in "T.H. Saunders" watermark, full o.g., rich color, Very Fine. Scott No. 49 var.SG No. 139a £450 ($580).
Realized: $425
Lot 327
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), o.g., hinge remnant, radiant color on bright paper showing "TH" of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c (Z).SG No. 139a £450 ($580).
Realized: $350