61, 63-67 var., 1882 1d/1sh Sideface Victoria, Trial color plate proofs in brown, on ungummed paper, Very Fine (Image)

CV. 150-200

Campbell Paterson E18c, 1903(?) 1sh Orange red, Perf 11 "Abnormal" on paper of pre-1898 type, well centered with rich color, partially struck cancel, corner crease upper left, 2-+mm edge tear top center just into stamp, otherwise Very Fine and quite rare with only a few copies known; no official explanation has been put forward on the how and why this stamp was printed on a paper with 7mm space between the "NZ" and "Star" of watermark used for late issues of the QV sideface issues (Image)

CV. 400-600

AR70, 1939 35sh on 35sh Yellow, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $500 for hinged; SG F186, -ú800 for NH) (Image)

CV. 250-300

AR60, 1938 25sh Turquoise blue, NH, fresh and Fine (Scott $550 for hinged; SG F159, -ú650 for hinged) (Image)

CV. 150-200

AR71-74, 1930 3/6-22sh Surcharges, fresh colors, NH, F-VF, a select set (Scott $488 for hinged; SG F187-90, -ú1,100 for NH) (Image)

CV. 250-300

AR87, 1946 25sh Blue, well centered, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $500 for hinged; SG F204, -ú750 for NH) (Image)

CV. 200-250

AR88, 1946 30sh Chocolate, rich color, NH, Very Fine and attractive (Scott $250 for hinged; SG F205, -ú450 for NH) (Image)

CV. 150-200

Campbell Paterson DP4e, 1893 2-+d Blue, Perf 10, "O.P.S.O." overprint in violet, Dodgsun's advert (3d setting) in mauve on back, partial cds, a light corner crease does not detract, Fine and scarce; 2016 RPSNZ certificate (Image)

CV. 750-1,000

SG O25a, 1902 -+d Green, Cowan paper, Perf 14, "O.P.S.O." Overprint in rose-magenta, blurred impression of the handstamp on a nicely centered single with portion of town cancel, usual rough perfs, small corner crease bottom right, still Very Fine and rare; 2016 RPSNZ certificate (Scott O17 var; CP FP4b) (Image)

CV. 900-1,200

H&G 13, 1901 1d+1d Message/ Reply Postal card, folded mint card with three printing varieties - Stop missing after Z+¬lande on reply card, Accent missing on Z+¬lande on message card, and No stop after 'SIDE' on message card, Very Fine; Unlisted combination of errors on this card. (Image)

CV. 150-200

NEW ZEALAND and DEPENDENCIES COLLECTION. to 1980s issues in two Scott albums, 19th century issues mostly used, 20th predominantly mint, better throughout highlighted by (mint unless otherwise noted) New Zealand useful assortment of Chalon Head issues used with variety of cancels, 61-67 used, 69, 185-225, 229-41, 288-301, 333-52, 1882/1925 Postal Fiscals group used with values to -ú5, useful group of 1950s/70s Health sheets, C1-4, O61-71 (less 1-+d), O76-86, Cook Isl 112-24, 131-40, 148-58, 199-220, 564-86, Niue 73-85, 89A-103, Penrhyn Isl 15-16, etc., earlies usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF

CV. 2,500-3,000

NEW ZEALAND and RELATED AREAS COLLECTION to 1979. mostly mint in a Scott album being strongest in the desirable 1930s/40s period with numerous premium sets and singles, highlights include (mint unless otherwise noted) , Cook Isl 103-06 NH, 112-14, 131-40 NH, New Zealand AR82-86 NH, C1-3 used, J22-25 NH, Niue 86-87 NH, etc., 19th century issues sparse and in usual mixed condition but overall F-VF and an excellent foundation collection (see online scans)

CV. 300-400

NEW ZEALAND DEALER STOCK 1931-1990, regular issues mint from 1936, earlier stamps hinged but later all appear NH, several high values, nice used selection from about 1946, also note airmails (including C1-3, 5 mint) and charity stamps, many souvenir sheets, generally F-VF, owner's catalogue value $2,000+

CV. 300-400

NEW ZEALAND ASSORTMENT. 20th century nearly all QE II period sets, singles and some S/S mostly in mounts on pages with strength in 1970s/mid 1990s NH issues (sometime parallel NH and used), note 1940 Centenary used, 1968 $2 NH, 1969 Capt Cook + S/S NH, 1994 $20 Mt Cook NH, etc., mostly F-VF, owner's Scott about $1,850

CV. 200-250