Lot 6055 o
New Zealand, 1858, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull orange, imperf, unwatermarked, vertical pair, each stamp canceled with numeral "15" barred ovals of Nelson, large margins all around, bright vibrant color, particularly fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 7. Campbell Paterson No. A1d.SG No. 8 £1,500 as singles ($1,970).
A GEM AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE VERTICAL PAIR OF THE 1858 1D RICHARDSON PRINTING ON WHITE PAPER.
Realized: $1,100