Lot
232 (
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New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, imperf, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair with three large margins, barely touched at top left, tied by numeral "9" barred ovals, matching "New Plymouth N.Z., AU 9, 64" origin backstamp on blue cover front with bottom flap only to London, England, red London Paid (10.20) arrival cds; pair lifted and replaced improperly, F.-V.F., a scarce franking for the 6d rate to the U.K. via Suez and Southampton. Scott No. 13. Campbell Paterson No. A3a (1). SG No. 40 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,300