Lot 1296 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep greenish blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, barred oval cancel, ample to large margins, intensely rich color, Very Fine, a striking used first issue; with 2012 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.SG No. 2 £650 ($850).
Realized: $240