Lot
6141 
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d greenish slate blue, imperf, Large Star watermark, two singles, each clear to large margins, left touched at bottom, remarkable intense color, tied by "Dunedin" barred ovals, matching "Dunedin, AP-25 63" backstamp on cover to Nelson, Apr. 30th arrival cds, 1863 docketing at left; flap tear and small opening tears at left, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (7). SG No. 37 var. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL COVER WITH THE 1862 2D GREENISH SLATE BLUE, THE RAREST SHADE OF THE GROUP.
Realized: $850