Lot
6232 
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, perf 13, Large Star watermark, used with 6d black-brown (75), both tied by "Dunedin" barred oval, matching "N.Z. Dunedin, Otago MY-18 63" cds backstamp on blue cover to Glasgow, North Britain, endorsed "Via Marseilles" at top left, red "Deficient Postage / Fine" two-line handstamp filled out "3" and "6" respectively, large corresponding "9d" due rating, Glasgow (7.10) arrival backstamp; bottom edge tear, some perf toning and 6d small faults at top, still a Very Fine and scarce short paid use. Scott No. 18. Campbell Paterson No. A3b. SG No. 74 Estimate $500 - 750.
The 9d in postage prepays a ¼ oz. letter via Marseilles to the United Kingdom. This was over ¼ oz. requiring an additional 3d in postage.
Realized: $675