New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d brown, perf 12½. Unwatermarked, exceptionally well centered, bright color, cancelled by barred oval, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 47. Campbell Paterson No. A1r.
SG No. 137; £275 ($360). SG £275 ($360)
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SG £275 ($360)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d orange vermilion, perf 12½. Unwatermarked, block of 15 (R. 13-15/4-8), o.g., bottom two rows never hinged, lightly hinged at top, brilliant color throughout, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott No. 48. Campbell Paterson No. A2t.
SG No. 138; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE MINT ORIGINAL GUM BLOCK OF THE 1872 2D ORANGE VERMILION PERF 12½ ISSUE. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, normal and retouched, perf 12½. Unwatermarked. Singles of each, in combination with 1867, 3d lilac, horizontal pair (117) canceled by "Southbridge, Oc 15, 73" cds's on cover to Alrsford, England, reverse Christchurch transit and receiving cds's; cover wear and tear at top, Fine.
SG No. 138, 138a; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d orange-vermilion, retouched, perf 12½. Unwatermarked, horizontal pair (R. 18/5-6), large part o.g., hinge remnant, beautifully centered with bright color, fresh and Very Fine, with 1958 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (X).
SG No. 138a; £600 as singles ($780). SG £600 as singles ($780)
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SG £600 as singles ($780)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, watermarked (script letters). R. 1/10 showing retouch, oval grid cancels; light internal crease, Fine and rare, with clear 1979 R.P.S.L. certificate as S.G. 134, and 2015 Odenweller certificate as S.G. 138b. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (Z).
SG No. 138b; £1,400 ($1,820). SG £1,400 ($1,820)
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SG £1,400 ($1,820)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals). Showing "HS " of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, strong color and impression, cancelled by "N 1" barred circle; small flaw top right, scarce and Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 48 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2t (Y).
SG No. 138c; £800 ($1,040). SG £800 ($1,040)
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SG £800 ($1,040)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½. Unwatermarked, deep rich color, cancelled by "Wellington, JA 14 '74" cds and barred cancel, F.-V.F. and rare used stamp. Scott No. 49. Campbell Paterson No. A4c.
SG No. 139; £850 ($1,100). SG £850 ($1,100)
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SG £850 ($1,100)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals). Showing strong "U" watermark in "T.H. Saunders" watermark, full o.g., rich color, Very Fine. Scott No. 49 var.
SG No. 139a; £450 ($580). SG £450 ($580)
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SG £450 ($580)

New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals). O.g., hinge remnant, radiant color on bright paper showing "TH" of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, fresh and F.-V.F. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c (Z).
SG No. 139a; £450 ($580). SG £450 ($580)
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SG £450 ($580)