Lot
6009 P
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s black, plate proof on wove paper, unwatermarked, full margins including sheet margin at bottom and sides, some minor creasing, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 3P. Campbell Paterson No. A6b. SG No. 3P Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
PROBABLY THE LARGEST RECORDED INTACT PROOF BLOCK OF THE 1SH VALUE, HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM A LARGER BLOCK OF 60 STAMPS.
The impressions on this block are much more accurately laid down than on the 1d and 2d plates. Row 1/5 is the only re-entered position. A small area of weakness in the spandrels below the Queen's shoulder on the left is present in all positions and is a defect on the die.