Lot 6040 o
New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, horizontal pair (R. 11/3-4), Pos. R. 11/4 Retouched, cancelled, large margins except clear at left, strong color with sharp impression, neatly cancelled by sharp numeral "17" barred oval, fresh and Very Fine pair showing the retouch variety; with 1984 Ferchenbauer certificate. Scott No. 5, 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).SG No. 5, 5 var. £600 as normal singles ($790).
Realized: $290