Lot 1357 o
New Zealand, 1863 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, barred thick figure "17" in oval of Rangiora, margins ample to huge at top, deep rich color, Very Fine, a lovely example of this very scarce stamp; with 1988 Holcombe and 2012 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 21. Campbell Paterson No. A1g.SG No. 81 £2,500 ($3,280).
Realized: $1,500