Lot 6288
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, imperf, N Z watermark, full to large margins, rich color on bright paper, used with 1864, 2d pale blue, perf 12½ (107) horizontal pair, tied by "W 8, DC 3, 1864" cds of Whareama (Wellington Province) on cover to Wrotham, England, endorsed "Via Marseilles" at top left, reverse with Wellington (12.6) transit cds and Seven Oaks (2.16) arrival cds; cover soiling and wear, Fine and scarce imperf-perf combo franking; with 1985 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 29. Campbell Paterson No. A5f.SG No. 99 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475