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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Postal History

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 161
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image New Zealand, 1861 Mongunui, N.Z. to Dundee, N.Y. Cover with light April 6th origin date stamp on reverse, clear "Auckland, Ap 10, 1861" and red "London, Jy 22, 61" transit cds's, with magenta manuscript "6" and "8" totalling "1/2" prepaid in cash, red "16 Cents" credit handstamp and "N. York, Am. Pkt., 5, Jul 6" entry postmark, straight line "Advertised" handstamp applied at destination, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:34:29 EST
Sold For 350


1855 Chalon Issue, London Print, Imperforate, Wmk.

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 162
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Cat No: 1E

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image New Zealand, 1853, Chalon Portrait, circular die essay on thin paper. This was a Bank Note die trimmed close to circular frame, Very Fine. Scott No. 1E.
SG No. 1E; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:35:05 EST
Sold For 160

Miscellaneous
1855 Chalon Issue, London Print, Imperforate, Wmk.

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 163
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Cat No: 1P

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d black, plate proof on wove paper. Unwatermarked, full margins including sheet margin at left despite the haphazard laying-down of the plates, note the irregular spacing between impressions in both rows and columns, all impressions have a leftward slant; couple small flaws including some minor creasing, Very Fine. Scott No. 1P. Campbell Paterson No. A1c.
SG No. 1P; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

THE LARGEST RECORDED INTACT PROOF BLOCK OF THE 1D VALUE, HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM A LARGER BLOCK OF 82 STAMPS.

The 1d, 2d and 1sh stamps were official ordered from Perkins,Bacon & Co. of London on March 5, 1853. The dies and plates were produced in 1854 and shipped to New Zealand along with printing supplies on September 28, 1854. At least one proof sheet from each plate was printed on medium white wove unwatermarked paper. They are easily distinguished from later reprints, often on card, by the sharpness of the impression and absence of plate wear.

The 1d value had 10 of the 240 plate impressions re-entered, more than any of the other denominations.
Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:35:38 EST
Sold For 2800

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
1855 Chalon Issue, London Print, Imperforate, Wmk.

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 164
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Cat No: 1P-3P

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d, 2d and 1s black plate proofs on medium thick wove paper. Unwatermarked. 1d upper right corner margin single (R. 1/2), 1s right margin single, 6d shows plate damaged "D", all with four mostly full to large margins; 1s with light creases and tone spot, still a Very Fine and scarce proof set. Scott No. 1P-3P.
SG No. 1P-3P; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:36:08 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 165
Symbol:
Cat No: 1

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine. London printing, Large Star watermark, four clear to large margins, strong rich color on bright paper, sharp strike of numeral "1" barred oval of Auckland; tear at top and some thin spots, fresh and Very Fine appearance, with clear 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.
SG No. 1; £20,000 ($26,000). SG £20,000 ($26,000)
(Image)

SG £20,000 ($26,000)

Opening US$ 5,750.00
Sold...US$ 5,750.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:36:55 EST
Sold For 5750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 166
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Cat No: 1

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine. London printing, Large Star watermark. Vertical pair with most of top stamp and part of bottom torn away, cancelled by numeral "16" barred oval, matching "Port Victoria, New Zealand, AU 28, 1856" rimless backstamp on gray cover piece endorsed "H.M.S.", Fine and rare, This is the only recorded vertical pair used on piece or cover., with 2010 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.
SG No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:37:26 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 167
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Cat No: 2

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue. London printing, Large Star watermark. Balance of two London printings and eight Richardson printings, mostly with four margins, various shaded, one Richardson tied on piece; couple with small flaws, generally F.-V.F.
SG No. 2, 5; £3,800 ($4,940).

Complete Images. SG £3,800 ($4,940)
(Image)

SG £3,800 ($4,940)

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:38:00 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 168
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Cat No: 2

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark, cancelled by numeral "12" barred oval of Petre (Wanganui), large margins all around, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.
SG No. 2; £650 ($840). SG £650 ($840)
(Image)

SG £650 ($840)

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:38:51 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 169
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Cat No: 2

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark. Clear to large margins, rich color and strong impression, tied by indistinct barred oval, matching "Wellington, New Zealand, JA 12, 1856" rimless backstamp on mourning cover to Lyttelton with Port Victoria (1.14) arrival cds, a F.-V.F. and scarce mourning cover use, with 1970 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.
SG No. 2; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:39:22 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 170
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Cat No: 3P

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s black, plate proof on wove paper. Unwatermarked, full margins including sheet margin at bottom and sides; some minor creasing, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 3P. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.
SG No. 3P; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

PROBABLY THE LARGEST RECORDED INTACT PROOF BLOCK OF THE 1SH VALUE, HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM A LARGER BLOCK OF 60 STAMPS.

The impressions on this block are much more accurately laid down than on the 1d and 2d plates. Row 1/5 is the only re-entered position. A small area of weakness in the spandrels below the Queen's shoulder on the left is present in all positions and is a defect on the die.
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:39:55 EST
Sold For 2100

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 171
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Cat No: 3

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s pale yellow green on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark, right margin pair with watermark letters "AGE" of "POSTAGE", cancelled by partial barred ovals, clear to large margins at bottom except small piece out, slightly in at top, bright shade with detailed impression; small flaws including tiny thin spots and crease in margin, Fine, ex-Pack, Forster. Scott No. 3 $12,000+. Campbell Paterson No. A6a.
SG No. 3; £11,000+ ($14,300).

A RARE 1S LONDON PRINTING FIRST ISSUE MARGIN PAIR SHOWING THE WATERMARK LETTERS "AGE" OF "POSTAGE". SG £11,000+ ($14,300)
(Image)

SG £11,000+ ($14,300)

Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:40:24 EST
Sold For 1800


1855-58 Chalon Issue, Auckland Print, Imperforate,

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 172
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Cat No: 4

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, "11" in oval bar cancel of Port Ahuriri, ample to large margins, bright color on deeply blued paper, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (2).
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
(Image)

SG £2,000 ($2,600)

Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:41:09 EST
Sold For 1250

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 173
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Cat No: 4

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d bright red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, light "17" barred oval cancel of Christchurch, margins ample to just touching at bottom left, strong vibrant color, Fine, an attractive sound example of this scarce blue paper issue, with 2008 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (1).
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
(Image)

SG £2,000 ($2,600)

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:42:21 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 174
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Cat No: 4

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, barred "14" in oval cancel of Nelson, margins large to in at bottom; repaired tear at top, Fine appearance. Scott No. 4.
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
(Image)

SG £2,000 ($2,600)

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:42:59 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 175
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Cat No: 4

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image New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper, horizontal pair. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Huge margins except touched at bottom left, tied by two strikes of numeral "18" barred oval, matching "Otago, New-Zealand, JY 5 1858" rimless origin cds on blue folded cover to Moeraki, 1858 docketing at left, Very Fine and scarce pair used on domestic mail, with 1994 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (2).
SG No. 4; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

This was prepaid for the 2d per ½ oz. local post rate within the province of Otago.
Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:43:27 EST
Sold For 4250

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 176
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Cat No: 5

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image New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, barred oval corner cancel leaving portrait virtually unobscured, ample to large margins, fresh vibrant color, Very Fine and attractive, choice so nice. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; £300 ($390). SG £300 ($390)
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SG £300 ($390)

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:44:54 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 177
Symbol:
Cat No: 5

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image New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, neat "1" in barred oval cancel of Auckland, ample to large margins, rich color color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; £300 ($390). SG £300 ($390)
(Image)

SG £300 ($390)

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:45:39 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 178
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Cat No: 5

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image New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Horizontal strip of three with large to huge margins all around, strong color, cancelled and tied by two strikes of numeral "10" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New-Zealand, SP 27, 1857" rimless backstamp on blue folded cover to Halifax, England, endorsed "Via Melbourne" at top center, Halifax (1.13) arrival backstamp; horizontal file fold affects left stamp, right with corner crease and tiny repair above it, a Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Antipodes, with 1988 Holcombe opinion. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:46:30 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 179
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Cat No: 5

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image New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Large to huge margins except just shaving at top left, tied by numeral "10" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New Zealand, MY 21, 1856" rimless origin backstamp blue large part cover to Sydney, New South Wales, large "Sydney Ship Letter, JU 21, 1856" backstamp, Fine and scarce. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b.
SG No. 5; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:47:23 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 180
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Cat No: 5 var.

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image New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper, Re-entry variety (R. 8/11). Auckland printing, unwatermarked, unused without gum, full margins to slightly in, bright color and paper, F.-V.F. and rare plate variety, with 2000 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5 var.; £3,000 as normal ($3,900). SG £3,000 as normal ($3,900)
(Image)

SG £3,000 as normal ($3,900)

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-08-2020, 14:47:54 EST
Sold For 625

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