Lot
6235 
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d grey brown, perf 13, Large Star watermark, strong color, tied by numeral "17" barred oval, matching "Christchurch, Jul 14, 1863" backstamp on mourning cover to Uttoxeter, England, endorsed "Via Southampton" at top left, Lyttelton (7.15) transit cds, reverse with Derby (9.18) transit and Uttoxeter (9.19) arrival double-arc; some edge wear, Very Fine and attractive use at the 6d rate via Suez to the United Kingdom. Scott No. 19 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (2). SG No. 76 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350