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Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1862-64 Chalon Issue, Perf. 13, Wmk. Large Star
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6218
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Cat No: 68
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, F.-V.F. and scarce unused example. Scott No. 16a. Campbell Paterson No. A1f (1). SG No. 68; £3,250 ($4,270). SG £3,250 ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 ($4,270)
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:54:58 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6219
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Cat No: 68
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, perf 13. Large Star watermark, well centered with strong color, cancelled by neat socked-on-the-nose "N.Z., Dunedin, NO 18, 63" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 16a. Campbell Paterson No. A1f (1). SG No. 68; £350 ($460). SG £350 ($460) (Image)
SG £350 ($460)
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:56:14 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6220
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Cat No: 69
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, well centered with tight margins, intense radiant color, fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful unused example of this desirable shade. Scott No. 16. Campbell Paterson No. A1f (2). SG No. 69; £3,250 ($4,270). SG £3,250 ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 ($4,270)
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:57:30 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6221
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Cat No: 69 var.
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d vermilion, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, close margins except huge bottom margin, deep vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine, a rare unused stamp, with 1977 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate as carmine vermilion. Scott No. 16 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1f (3). SG No. 69 var.; £3,250 as carmine vermilion ($4,270). SG £3,250 as carmine vermilion ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 as carmine vermilion ($4,270)<
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:58:25 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6222
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Cat No: 69
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, perf 13. Large Star watermark, nicely centered with brilliant color on bright paper, lightly cancelled by partial barred oval, particularly fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 16. Campbell Paterson No. A1f (2). SG No. 69; £350 ($460).
Provenance: Chalon, Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 249. SG £350 ($460) (Image)
SG £350 ($460)
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:59:14 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6223
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Cat No: 71 var.
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d greenish slate blue, perf 13. Large Star watermark, rich color, cancelled by "Dunedin" in bars, Very Fine and rare, with 1980 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 17b var. Campbell Paterson No. A2e(2) var. SG No. 71 var.; £750 as normal ($980).
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, May 2010, lot 2249.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THIS DISTINCTIVE SHADE VARIETY, THE RAREST OF THE 2D PRINTINGS. SG £750 as normal ($980) (Image)
SG £750 as normal ($980)
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 19:59:51 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6224
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Cat No: 72
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, well centered with rich color on bright paper; two small tears at top, otherwise fresh and Very Fine appearance, with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 17. Campbell Paterson No. A2e(7). SG No. 72; £750 ($980). SG £750 ($980) (Image)
SG £750 ($980)
Opening US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:00:14 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6225
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Cat No: 72
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, perf 13. Large Star watermark, block of four (R. 4-5/1-2) showing minimal plate wear, bright color and paper, each stamp cancelled by indistinct numeral barred oval, Very Fine and choice used block, signed Holcombe, with 2007 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 17. Campbell Paterson No. A2e (7). SG No. 72; Estimate $500 - 750.
Provenance: Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3421 DuBois (Hiroaki Inoue), Matthew Bennett, May 2007, lot 2209 Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1256. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:01:12 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6226
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Cat No: 72
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Tied by bold "21" vertical barred oval duplexed with partial "Invercargill, OC 4, 64" cds to Dunedin, red (10.7) arrival backstamp, reverse with all-over blue Pickford & Co. General Carriers ad showing horse drawn covered carriage; cover wear and faults, Fine and rare illustrated ad cover. Scott No. 17. Campbell Paterson No. A2e (7). SG No. 72; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:02:03 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6227
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Cat No: 72a
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d milky blue, perf 13. Large Star watermark, regummed, well centered, s.e. at right, pretty pastel color on bright paper; filled thin, F.-V.F. and exceedingly rare unused example unpriced in Gibbons, with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 17c. Campbell Paterson No. A2e (4) $4,000 ($2,740). SG No. 72a; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:04:14 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6228
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Cat No: 73
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale blue, perf 13, worn impression. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, slight plate wear surrounding the portrait, bright color and paper, F.-V.F. and attractive, with 2007 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 17 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2e (9). SG No. 73; £750 ($980).
Provenance: DuBois (Hiroaki Inoue), Matthew Bennett, May 2007, lot 2205 Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1247. SG £750 ($980) (Image)
SG £750 ($980)
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:05:31 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6229
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Cat No: 74
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, beautiful warm color and clear impression; trivial light green mark on reverse of one perf at top, fresh and Very Fine, with 1988 Holcombe opinion. Scott No. 18. Campbell Paterson No. A3b. SG No. 74; £3,250 ($4,270).
Provenance: Chalon, Robson Lowe, June 1969 Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3425 Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1249.
AN ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1862 3D BROWN LILAC PERF 13. SG £3,250 ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 ($4,270)
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:06:19 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6230
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Cat No: 74
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, perf 13. Large Star watermark, well centered with strong color, cancelled by Dunedin barred oval duplex, Very Fine and choice used example. Scott No. 18. Campbell Paterson No. A3b. SG No. 74; £500 ($660). SG £500 ($660) (Image)
SG £500 ($660)
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:08:13 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6231
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Cat No: 74
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, perf 13. Large Star watermark, pair and single, tied by two strikes of "Dunedin, AU18 63" duplex with "Otago" barred oval on cover to Great Yarmouth, England, reverse with all-over advertisement for Commercial Hotel on High Street, Yarmouth (10.15) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice, with 1988 Holcombe certificate. Scott No. 18. Campbell Paterson No. A3b. SG No. 74; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Provenance: Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, July 1963, lot 182 R.C. Agabeg, Robson Lowe, March 1971, lot 1126 Marcel Stanley, Robson Lowe, November 1977, lot 528 Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3426 Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1259.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ADVERTISING USE WITH A RARE FRANKING OF THE 1862 3D BROWN LILAC PERF 13 ISSUE.
Cover was prepaid 9d for a ¼ oz. letter to the United Kingdom via Marseilles that departed Port Chalmers on Aug. 18th and arrived at Marseilles on Oct. 15th. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:09:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6232
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Cat No: 74
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. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:09:25 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6233
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Cat No: 75
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unwatermarked, nicely centered with strong color and impression, face-free partial barred oval cancel; tiny crease and filled thin, Very Fine. Scott No. 19b. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (1). SG No. 75; £225 ($300). SG £225 ($300) (Image)
SG £225 ($300)
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:10:28 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6234
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Cat No: 76
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, deep rich color on bright paper; small thin spot at top, Fine appearance, a scarce unused example. Scott No. 19 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (2). SG No. 76; £2,000 ($2,630). SG £2,000 ($2,630) (Image)
SG £2,000 ($2,630)
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:11:02 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6235
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Cat No: 76
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. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:11:41 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6236
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Cat No: 76
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Rich color, used with 1862, 6d brown, imperf (42), clear to large margins, scissor cut bottom left, both tied by bold "Dunedin" barred ovals, matching "Dunedin, Otago, MR 18, 63" origin backstamp on blue cover to Pitcaple, Scotland, endorsed "Via Marseilles" at top left, reverse with blue London (5.16) transit and Pitcaple arrival cds; cover lightly cleaned, Very Fine and scarce imperf-perf combination franking, with 1975 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 19 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (2). SG No. 76; Estimate $200 - 300.
Provenance: Marcel Stanley, Christies Robson Lowe, December 1992, part of lot 433. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:12:16 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6237
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Cat No: 76
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Pair and single, used with 2d deep blue (70), all cancelled by "18" barred oval, matching "Dunedin, Otago, AP-14 63" origin backstamp on legal-size registered cover to Auckland, red "Registered" double-ring handstamp numbered "4573", Auckland (4.23) arrival cds; light horizontal fold towards bottom and a couple of small surface faults, still Very Fine and scarce early franking with the 2d deep blue not showing plate wear. Scott No. 19 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (2). SG No. 76; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Provenance: Greg Francis, Spink, July 2014, lot 1470.
Cover was prepaid 1s 8d for eight pence postage for a two ounce letter plus one shilling registration fee. The 2d deep blue perf. 13 without plate wear is rare off-cover, and the use here is an exceptional rarity. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:12:43 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6238
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Cat No: 77 var.
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d deep red brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, well centered with perfs touching, rich intense color and impression, Very Fine and rare unused example of this desirable shade variety. Scott No. 19 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (3). SG No. 77 var.; £1,600 as normal ($2,100). SG £1,600 as normal ($2,100) (Image)
SG £1,600 as normal ($2,100)
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:13:20 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6239
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Cat No: 77
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark, block of four, nicely centered, beautiful rich color on bright paper, lightly cancelled by manuscript; some light creasing, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, with 1979 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 19. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (4). SG No. 77; Estimate $300 - 400.
Provenance: Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3435.
THE ONLY RECORDED USED BLOCK OF THE 1862 6D RED BROWN PERF 13 ISSUE. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:14:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6240
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Cat No: 77
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Horizontal pair, deep vibrant color, used with 2d dull blue (73), tied by two strikes of 052" barred oval of Lake Waipori on cover to Marshall Mich., red Dunedin (7.12.64) backstamp and red crayon "8d" credit rating to G.B., endorsed "Via Southampton!", carried by Madris from Melbourne May 26th arriving at Southampton Jul. 18th, red London Paid transit, red "16/Cents" credit to U.S., then carried by Allan Line St. David from Liverpool Jul. 21st to Quebec arriving Aug. 4th, then by Grand Trunk R.R. to Detroit, clear "Detroit. Am. Pkt. '5' Aug 6" debit exchange cds with 5¢ due from addressee, Very Fine and rare transatlantic American Packet use via the Allan Line. Scott No. 19. Campbell Paterson No. A5c (4). SG No. 77; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Provenance: Greg Francis, Spink, July 2014, lot 1359 (note stamps incorrectly identified as perf. 12½).
The Lake Waipori Post Office opened January 1st 1864, changed name to Berwick April 8th 1878. From March 27th 1864, the Suez and Southampton route for United States mail was set at 1s2d for a ½ ounce letter. This rate remained unchanged until July 1st 1868. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:15:19 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6241
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Cat No: 78
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s dull green, perf 13. Large Star watermark, o.g., rich color on bright paper; slight crease, F.-V.F. and rare original gum example. Scott No. 20. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (1). SG No. 78; £3,250 ($4,270). SG £3,250 ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 ($4,270)
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:16:07 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6242
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Cat No: 79
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep green, perf 13. Large Star watermark, block of four, brilliant rich color, cancelled by two strikes of Dunedin "Otago" duplex; some separation hinge reinforced, fresh and Very Fine, with 1979 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 20a. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (3). SG No. 79; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Provenance: Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3438.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USED BLOCK OF THE 1862 1S DEEP GREEN PERF 13 ISSUE. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:17:07 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6243
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Cat No: 80
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 13. Large Star watermark, regummed, nicely centered, strong color and impression, Very Fine and rare unused stamp, with 1989 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 20b. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (5). SG No. 80; £3,250 ($4,270). SG £3,250 ($4,270) (Image)
SG £3,250 ($4,270)
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:18:25 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6244
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Cat No: 80
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep yellow green, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Beauty, exceedingly well centered, beautiful rich color and strong impression on fresh paper, light face-free barred oval cancel, Extremely Fine and gem used example. Scott No. 20b. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (5). SG No. 80; £375 ($490).
Provenance: Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 375. SG £375 ($490) (Image)
SG £375 ($490)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:19:33 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6245
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Cat No: 80 var.
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s bronze green, perf 13. Large Star watermark, exceptionally well centered, pretty shade with particularly sharp impression, cancelled by numeral barred oval, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 20d. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (5) var. SG No. 80 var.; £375 as normal ($490). SG £375 as normal ($490) (Image)
SG £375 as normal ($490)
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:20:06 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6246
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Cat No: 80
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Vertical pair, used with 1d orange vermilion (68), 2d blue (72) and 3d brown lilac (74), all with strong shades and cancelled by strikes of "Dunedin" barred oval, red "Dunedin N.Z. OC 14, 1863" cds and matching "Registered" double-arc handstamp on cover with blue "Via Marseilles" routing ribbon to Boston Mass., large "8" pence credit rating, red "Registered, London 12 FE 04" oval transit and crowned "Registered" handstamp, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Feb 29" exchange leap year arrival cds; some small edge flaws, Very Fine and attractive use, signed Holcombe, with 2001 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 20b. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (5). SG No. 80; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Provenance: Antipodes, Corinphila, September 1988, lot 3441 Vivian Sussex, Cavendish, March 2002, lot 359.
THE ONLY RECORDED RECORDED FOUR-COLOR PERF 13 FRANKING. A REMARKABLE REGISTERED USE TO THE UNITED STATES.
Cover prepaid 2s 6d for the 1s 6d rate to the United States plus 1s registry fee. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 5,250.00
Closed..Apr-27-2019, 20:20:52 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6247
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Cat No: 80
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 13. Large Star watermark. Vertical pair, used with 2d pale blue (73) and 6d red brown (77), all cancelled by numeral "25" barred ovals, matching "Queenstown, Otago. N.Z. MY 13, 64" backstamp on registered cover to Westminster, England, endorsed "Via Invercargill" at bottom and "Via Marseilles" at top, bold strike of large red "Registered, Invercargill, No. "1076" MY 16, 1864" double-oval, red London Registered (7.13) entry cds, reverse with manuscript "Bullen" (gold mining camp); small cover faults at top with some backing paper improving edge, otherwise Very Fine and rare registered use. Scott No. 20b. Campbell Paterson No. A6e (5). SG No. 80; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Provenance: Len Jury, Spink, October 2015, lot 2182.
A REMARKABLE REGISTERED COVER WITH THREE-COLOR FRANKING AND THE SOLE RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE INVERCARGILL REGISTERED DATESTAMP.
Sent to connect with the P&O steamer "Madras" leaving Sydney May 21st 1864, arriving Suez July 4th. Sent overland to Alexandria then by P&O steamship "Euxine" leaving July 6th and arriving at Marseilles July 12th. The mail "Via Marseilles" arrived 36 hours earlier than the "all sea" route. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
