New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d bright orange vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, full to large even margins, deep radiant color, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 11. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (1).
SG No. 33; £1,000 ($1,310). SG £1,000 ($1,310)
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SG £1,000 ($1,310)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, imperf., Re-entry (R. 17/10). Large Star watermark, unused without gum, clear to large margins clear showing variety at bottom; small thin spot at top, Very Fine appearance, scarce plate variety. Scott No. 11 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (Z).
SG No. 33 var.; £1,000+ ($1,310). SG £1,000+ ($1,310)
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SG £1,000+ ($1,310)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, imperf, Re-entry (R. 5/8). Large Star watermark, large even margins all around, bright color and paper, neat numeral "1" barred oval of Auckland, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 11 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (Z).
SG No. 33 var.; £275 ($360). SG £275 ($360)
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SG £275 ($360)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d bright orange vermilion. Large Star watermark, large margins except clear at bottom, beautiful vibrant color on bright paper, light partial barred oval cancel, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 11 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (1).
SG No. 33 var.; £275 as normal ($360).

Provenance: Marcel Stanley. SG £275 as normal ($360)
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SG £275 as normal ($360)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, large margins, deep vibrant color on bright paper, each cancelled by indistinct barred oval, an Extremely Fine pair with beautiful color. Scott No. 11. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (2).
SG No. 33; £550 as singles ($720). SG £550 as singles ($720)
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SG £550 as singles ($720)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark. Margins largely all around, cancelled by numeral "1" barred oval, matching "Auckland, New-Zealand, SP 30 1862" rimless origin backstamp on gray cover to Calne, Kent, England, endorsed "Via Marseilles", boxed "Saved from the wreck of, the Colombo." handstamp also ties 1d, red London Paid (12.27) arrival cds, Calne (12.27) arrival backstamp; 1d lifted and hinged in place, two additional stamps now missing and with the space endorsed in pencil "Keep C. Tebay no Stp here C.T." in the hand of Mrs. Charlotte Tebay, the first lady member of the London Philatelic Society (now the R.P.S.L.), Fine appearance. Scott No. 11. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (2).
SG No. 33; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Provenance: F.C. Krichauff, Robson Lowe, November 1947
H. Gordon Kaye, Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1991, lot 125
Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, May 2010, lot 2195.

ONE OF ONLY TWO SURVIVING NEW ZEALAND USAGES FROM THE P.&O. "COLUMBO" WRECK BEARING STAMPS.

The P&O "Colombo" wrecked on Minicoy Island in the Indian Ocean on November 19th 1862 in a heavy fog. All of the passengers and crew were safely put into boats and were taken care of on Minicoy Island until they were rescued by the "Ottawa" on Nov. 30th. The greater portion of the mail was recovered by divers, and, after careful drying, the letters were forwarded to their destinations. Those for London arriving either December 27th or 31st, 1862. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark. Large margins all around, used with 2d deep blue (70) and 6d black brown (75), both s.e. at top, each cancelled by strike of "O16" cancel, matching "Gold Field, Otago N.Z., MY 13, 63" origin backstamp on Duncan correspondence cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, endorsed "via Marseilles" at top left, bold "Dunedin, Otago, MY-15, 63" transit cds, Edinburgh (7.16) arrival backstamp; light vertical folds, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (2).
SG No. 33; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Provenance: ex-McNaught.

AN EXCEPTIONAL THREE-COLOR MIXED ISSUE FRANKING FROM GOLD FIELD AT THE 9D RATE VIA MARSEILLES TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d vermilion, imperf, Re-entry (R. 18/6). Large Star watermark, unused without gum, clear to large margins, deep radiant color and strong impression, Very Fine. Scott No. 11e var. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (Z).
SG No. 34 var.; £750 ($980).

Provenance: Joseph Hackmey. SG £750 ($980)
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SG £750 ($980)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark, part o.g., large even margins, beautiful rich color, choice and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 11d. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (4).
SG No. 35; £450 ($590). SG £450 ($590)
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SG £450 ($590)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine, imperf. Large Star watermark. Rare shade, unused without gum, large margins all around, intense color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine gem unused example of this rare shade. Scott No. 11f. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (5).
SG No. 35 var.; £450+ ($590).

Provenance: Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 191. SG £450+ ($590)
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SG £450+ ($590)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark, full to huge margins, deep rich color, numeral "7" barred oval cancel of Wellington, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 11d. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (4).
SG No. 35; £300 ($390).

Provenance: Chalon, Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 129. SG £300 ($390)
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SG £300 ($390)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, large to huge margins except in at top right, strong color and sharp impressions, neat central strike of "Province-of-Auckland, 2" cds used at Te Awamutu; couple small flaws. Scott No. 11d. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (4).
SG No. 35; £600 as singles ($790). SG £600 as singles ($790)
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SG £600 as singles ($790)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark. Horizontal pair, full to large margins except touched top right corner, cancelled by Christchurch district manuscript "X" cancel on cover to Waimakariri, "Christchurch, New Zealand, MR 14' 65" origin cds; cover soiling and wear, no back flap, Fine. Scott No. 11d. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (4).
SG No. 35; Estimate $300 - 400.

Provenance: Marcel Stanley, Robson Lowe, November 1977, lot 650. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf. Large Star watermark. Horizontal pair, large margins to slightly in, used with 1864, 2d pale blue (113), all tied by numeral "9" obliterators, matching "New Plymouth, MR 9, 62" origin backstamp on cover to Nelson, partial Mar. 10th arrival cds; cover lightly cleaned and repaired at top left, Fine, a scarce combination use, with 2003 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 11d. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (4).
SG No. 35; Estimate $200 - 300.

Provenance: Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 188. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, o.g., full to large even margins, lovely brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and most attractive, with 2006 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; £850 ($1,120).

Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1158. SG £850 ($1,120)
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SG £850 ($1,120)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, full to mostly large margins, brilliant color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (3).
SG No. 36; £850 ($1,120). SG £850 ($1,120)
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SG £850 ($1,120)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d bright blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, unused with large part o.g., clear to very large margins all around, touched in spots, remarkable intense color and impression showing traces of plate wear towards bottom; partially severed between stamps and into right, F.-V.F. and attractive rare multiple with such outstanding color, with 1995 Holcombe opinion. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (4).
SG No. 36; £1,700 as singles ($2,230).

Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, May 2010, lot 2159. SG £1,700 as singles ($2,230)
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SG £1,700 as singles ($2,230)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark. Four different shades including deep blue, blue, bright blue and greenish blue, each four margins and cancelled by light numeral barred ovals, couple flaws, a Very Fine shade group. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; £380 ($500). SG £380 ($500)
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SG £380 ($500)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, remarkable rich color, large to huge margins all around, each cancelled by "Dunedin" barred oval obliterator, a Superb gem pair with great eye-appeal. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; £190 as singles ($250). SG £190 as singles ($250)
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SG £190 as singles ($250)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal strip of three, large to huge margins except left stamp barely touched at top left, beautiful brilliant rich color on bright paper, two strikes of barred oval numeral "14" obliterator of Nelson; right stamp with faint internal crease, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; £285 as singles ($370). SG £285 as singles ($370)
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SG £285 as singles ($370)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark, block of four (R. 10-11/7-8), large margins all around except touched at bottom, each stamp cancelled by numeral "7" barred oval of Wellington and manuscript "437" registry number on upper right stamp, used on small blue piece with red "REGISTERED" straightline below; couple tiny scissor cuts between, Very Fine and rare used block. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; Estimate $300 - 400.

Provenance: Chalon, Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 130. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark. Huge margins to barely touched at bottom, cancelled by manuscript "Drury, 7/5/02" cancel and tied by numeral "1" barred ovals, matching "Auckland, 8 MY 8, 1862" backstamp on cover to Wanganui, Wellington (5.14) transit and Wanganui (5.21) arrival cds; cover staining and repaired lower right, Fine and rare manuscript Drury use. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; Estimate $200 - 300.

Provenance: Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, imperf. Large Star watermark. Two four margin singles, strong color, each tied by numeral "15" barred oval, matching partial "Nelson, SP9 1862" rimless backstamp on cover to Wellington, Sep. 11th arrival cds; bottom 2d with some wear and toning, Very Fine use prepaid 4d for ½-1 oz. letter. Scott No. 12. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (2).
SG No. 36; Estimate $300 - 400.

Provenance: Yeroc, J.M.A. Gregson, January 2000, lot 417
H. Gordon Kaye, Christie's Robson Lowe, April 1991, lot 417. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine, imperf. Large Star watermark, unused without gum, clear to full margins all around, rich color, Very Fine and scarce unused example of this rare shade. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5).
SG No. 37 var.; £2,000+ ($2,630). SG £2,000+ ($2,630)
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SG £2,000+ ($2,630)

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine, imperf. Large Star watermark, huge margins all around, brilliant color and sharp impression on bright paper, neatly cancelled by face-free barred oval, fresh and Extremely Fine used gem of this rare shade. Scott No. 12d. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (5).
SG No. 37 var.; £200+ ($260).

Provenance: Marcel Stanley. SG £200+ ($260)
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SG £200+ ($260)