Lot 6021 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair (Pos. R. 3/4-5, left frame line of 3/5 recut), light barred oval cancels, beautiful bright color and paper, full to large margins except barely touched at bottom, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. 2 $1,550+. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.SG No. 2 £1,300+ ($1,710).
A RARE 2D LONDON PRINTING FIRST ISSUE PAIR SHOWING THE RECUT RIGHT FRAMELINE OF POSITION R. 3/5.
Realized: $625