Lot 1293 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, margins large to into frameline at lower right, rich dull carmine color, F.-V.F., a rare and attractive example of this very rare 1d London printing first issue; with 2011 RPSNZ & 2012 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.SG No. 1 £17,000 ($22,340).
Realized: $3,250