Sale 87: The Dr. David Patterson Collection of New Zealand

Lot 6025 ()

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s pale yellow green on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, unused without gum, large well balanced margins, remarkable brilliant color and detailed impression on fresh paper., Extremely Fine and choice in such exceptional condition., Samos, Ivy Shreve Mader, June 1991, lot 822
Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1015; with 1947 R.P.S.L. and 1983 Holcombe certificates. Scott No. 3 $55,000. Campbell Paterson No. A6a $125,000 ($85,500).
SG No. 3    £45,000 ($59,130).

A STUNNING GEM, WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEW RECORDED UNUSED EXAMPLES OF THIS VERY RARE STAMP.

Realized: $32,500