Lot
1295 (
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New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep greenish blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, without gum, margins large to just into frameline at top right, rich color, thin spot in top right corner not mention on certificate, Fine appearance, still a presentable example of this very rare mint 2d London printing first issue; with 2011 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a. SG No. 2 £35,000 ($45,990).
Realized: $3,000