Lot 1294 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, neat barred oval cancel, margins clear to touching, rich color, flaws including light creases and small thin, Fine appearance, still a very presentable example of this very rare 1d London printing first issue; with 2017 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 1.SG No. 1 £17,000 ($22,340).
Realized: $4,250