Lot
6170 
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d deep red brown, imperf, Large Star watermark, large to huge margins showing part of stamp at top, intense rich color and impression on bright paper, tied by sharp numeral "1" barred oval, matching "Auckland, New Zealand, OC 7, 1863" backstamp on Laver correspondence cover to Sydney, Australia, written from Robert Laver, Quartermaster, 12th Regiment to his wife, "Ship-Letter, Sydney, OC 22, 1863" arrival backstamp; slightly rough opening at left, Extremely Fine and choice use at the 6d rate for 1 oz. letter to Australia; with 1957 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 14 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5b (4). SG No. 43 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $900