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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 87

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
1864-71 Chalon Issues, Wmk. Large Star - 3d-4d Iss

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6381
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Cat No: 121

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, exceptionally well centered with brilliant color on bright paper, cancelled by partial Auckland duplex, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1992 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 35a. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (7).
SG No. 121; £1,000 ($1,310). SG £1,000 ($1,310)
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SG £1,000 ($1,310)

Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:06:22 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6382
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Cat No: 121

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, well centered, intense vibrant color, cancelled by partial duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice example of this desirable stamp, with 2017 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 35a. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (7).
SG No. 121; £1,000 ($1,310). SG £1,000 ($1,310)
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SG £1,000 ($1,310)

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:06:54 EST
Sold For 475


1864-71 Chalon Issues, Wmk. Large Star - 6d-1sh Is

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6383
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, brilliant rich color with sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122; £350 ($460). SG £350 ($460)
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SG £350 ($460)

Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:07:22 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6384
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Cat No: 122 var.

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d deep red brown, imperforate. Large Star watermark, used from Nov. 1866, large margins all around, deep intense proof-like color and impression, bold central strike of Nelson "N/1" cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine gem. Scott No. 36 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (X).
SG No. 122 var.; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:07:47 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6385
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Cat No: 122a

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, horizontal block of 10, bright color with clear impression on bright paper, cancelled by strikes of "Dunedin, MR - 20 '67" duplex; small flaws including staple punch holes and crease in bottom left pair, still Very Fine and exceptional used multiple. Scott No. 36b. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (4).
SG No. 122a; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

THE LARGEST RECORDED USED BLOCK OF THE 1864 6D BROWN PERF 12½ ISSUE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:08:18 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6386
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Tied by sharp numeral "5" barred oval, matching "Campbelltown, Southland, JY 21, 69" cds backstamp on folded letter from Ruapuke Island to Wellington at double the 3d interprovincial rate for up to one ounce, Aug. 7th arrival backstamp, letter datelined July 17th was written by Lutheran Missionary Rev. J.F.H. Wohlers; file folds, Very Fine and scarce origin. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122; Estimate $300 - 400.

Provenance: Gerald Ellott.

Ruapuke Island is one of the southernmost islands in New Zealand's main chain of islands, lying 15 kilometers to the southeast of Bluff Harbor (Cambelltown). It was named "Bench Island" upon its European discovery by Captain James Cook in 1770, but has rarely been known by any other name than its Maori name, which means "two hills". It guards the eastern end of Foveaux Strait.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:08:47 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6387
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d pale red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Bright shade, tied by indistinct numeral barred oval, matching "Lyttleton, New Zealand, AP18, 68" rimless backstamp on cover to Stockton Me., endorsed "Via Panama" at top left, Very Fine. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (3).
SG No. 122; Estimate $400 - 600.

Cover is prepaid 6d for the ½ oz. rate to the United States via Panama, across the Isthmus by rail, and then contract steamship to New York. Due 10¢ for arriving steamship mail.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:09:14 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6388
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d pale red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Tied by numeral barred oval, 1s stamp has fallen off after posting but prior to arrival at New York, matching Palmerton (10.3) origin cds on cover to Norwalk Conn., "Dunedin, Registered, OC 3, 1868" registry double-oval, magenta "Registered", "New York, Nov 14" arrival cds also ties 6d, blue crayon "Due 10¢" at bottom; overall toning and edge wear, Fine and scarce registered use to the United States. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (3).
SG No. 122; Estimate $300 - 400.

Cover was prepaid 1s for the registry fee plus 6d for the ½ oz. rate to the United States via Panama, across the Isthmus by rail, and then contract steamship to New York. Due 10¢ for arriving steamship mail. An unusual use with the one-schilling value falling off after mailing, but prior to receipt in New York.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:09:46 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6389
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Tied by "Dunedin, MR 18, 69" duplex on blue cover to Mohawk, Canada, red manuscript "6" rating at left, red London Paid (5.22) transit cds and red crayon "1" pence colonial credit, Hamilton C.W. (6.2) transit backstamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122; Estimate $200 - 300.

This letter was prepaid 6d for a ½ ounce letter to Canada via Panama, but actually sent underpaid at the 1s rate for a letter via Suez and the United Kingdom (effective Jan. 11th 1867 to Nov. 21st 1871).
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:10:18 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6390
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Tied by "Auckland, DC 10 '68" duplex on cover to Southampton, reverse with Southampton Packet Letter (2.25) arrival cds, forwarded to Cannes, France with G.B. 4d vermilion tied by "Southampton, FE 26, 69" duplex, London (2.26) backstamp and red "PD" oval handstamp, Cannes (2.28) arrival backstamp; some edge wear, Very Fine and attractive remailed combination use. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:10:49 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6391
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Cat No: 122

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Horizontal pair, tied by numeral "0" thick barred oval duplexed with "Dunedin, DE 5" cds on "Via Panama" blue embossed ribbon cover to Worcester, Mass., United States, partial "N.Y. Steamship, 10, Jan 21" due cds and red crayon "10 Due" rating adjacent; some light soiling, Very Fine. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:11:37 EST
Sold For 950

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6392
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Cat No: 123

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, nicely centered, strong rich color, bold strike "C" barred oval; faint crease, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 37 var. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (7).
SG No. 123; £350 ($460). SG £350 ($460)
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SG £350 ($460)

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:12:19 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6393
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Cat No: 125

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, corner margin single (R. 20/1), o.g., well centered, strong color and impression, Very Fine and early printing with comb perforations. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (4).
SG No. 125; £350 ($460).

This is a rare comb perf example of the side and bottom selvage, with the pins of the teeth clearly not aligned with the junction pin on the horizontal line.
SG £350 ($460)
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SG £350 ($460)

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:12:56 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6394
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Cat No: 125

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, part o.g., well centered with large margins, bright color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (4).
SG No. 125; £350 ($460). SG £350 ($460)
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SG £350 ($460)

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:13:28 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6395
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Cat No: 125

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, unused without gum, brilliant bright color paper, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (4).
SG No. 125; £700 as singles ($920). SG £700 as singles ($920)
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SG £700 as singles ($920)

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:13:56 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6396
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Cat No: 125

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s pale yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, block of four, strong bright color, o.g., hinge remnants, F.-V.F. and scarce mint block. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (5).
SG No. 125; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:14:25 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6397
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Cat No: 125 var.

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s dull yellow green, imperforate. Large Star watermark, huge margins all around, worn numeral "18" barred oval of Dunedin; slight thin, Extremely Fine appearance, a rare provisional imperforate stamp. Scott No. 37a var. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (X) $1,500 ($1,030).
SG No. 125 var.; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:15:05 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6398
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Cat No: 125 var.

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, imperforate. Large to huge margins except clear at bottom, bright shade and paper, cancelled by town duplex, fresh and Very Fine, a rare provisional imperforate stamp. Scott No. 37a var. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (X) $1,500 ($1,030).
SG No. 125 var.; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:15:42 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6399
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Cat No: 125

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark. Strip of six and two horizontal pairs, all tied by "1" barred ovals duplexed with "Auckland MR 8, 66" cds on large piece, affixed on backing paper; bottom right stamp small fault at bottom, Very Fine and scarce large franking. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (4).
SG No. 125; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Provenance: Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, July 1963, lot 290. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:16:14 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 87
Lot No: 6400
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Cat No: 125, 125 var.

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image New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green, perf 12½. Large Star watermark, block of six (R. 1-2/3-5) with pos. R. 1/5 Re-Entry Variety, nicely centered with bright color, cancelled by thick barred ovals; some reinforced separations and minor creasing, F.-V.F. and scarce use block showing re-entry variety. Scott No. 37a. Campbell Paterson No. A6m (4).
SG No. 125, 125 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

Only one re-entry is found on the 1s value, which is a faulty impression 0.25mm high and 0.1mm to the right doubling of the top line of the lower corner ornament and the right side of the line above POSTAGE as well as its letter, the base of the D of ZEALAND, pupil of the right eye, and the ermine dots of the circle between the shoulder and frame line at left.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-27-2019, 22:17:09 EST
Sold For 350

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