1855-1873 Queen Victoria Chalon Issue Extensive and Advanced Used Collection, all neatly mounted and described (as per the Campbell Paterson catalogue) on pages, with all denominations represented, each with perforation and shade varieties, different printings, papers, watermarks, some re-entries, and more. We counted a grand total of 195 mostly different stamps, with the 1p vermilion (x22 diff.), 1p brown (x16 diff.), 2d blue (x50 diff.), 2d orange (x12 diff.), 3d brown lilac (x16 diff.), 4c rose (x2 diff.), 4d yellow (x6 diff.), 6d brown (x37 diff.), 6d blue (x13 diff.), 1sh green (21 diff.). A lovely and quite valuable collection, with many stamps cataloguing over NZ$1,000 (as "finest used"), and the most extensive, by far we have offered. We also note that there are pages of stamps with varieties, postmarks (dated town cancels, or other interesting stamps that might not be in the catalogue. Condition is overall mixed, as is usual for these types of collections, but overall this is better than normally encountered with a high number of attractive, sound stamps. The lot is accompanied by a binder full of useful information, such as articles, blown up illustrations of re-entries and an enlarged copy of the Campbell Patterson catalogue section for Chalons (2016 revision). We have scanned all pages online for your viewing pleasure. (Image)

Estimate $ 6,000

1855 1d Orange Red Queen Victoria Chalon Imperforate on Blue Paper, Unwatermarked, used with grid cancel, margins are well clear to just into at bottom, fine. Campbell Paterson A1c NZ$4,000. (Image)

Scott $ 2,200

1858 1d Orange Queen Victoria Chalon Imperforate, Unwatermarked, used with grid cancel, four large to well clear margins, very fine. Campbell Paterson #A1d, NZ$2,000. (Image)

Scott $ 825

1857-1871 Queen Victoria Chalon Old Time Collection on Quadrille Pages, with a total of 51 stamps (2 were not counted), mostly used but with a few mint, each identified with a Scott number in pencil. We note a good range of imperforate and perforated issues, with shades and some postmark interest. A few small faults to be expected, still an overall fine group with some very fine. Also included (but not counted in c.v.) are 2d reprint blocks, one of six printed on card and a block of 42 printed on bond paper. The latter printing shows interesting variances in the printing quality throughout the block, very fine. (Image)

Scott $ 6,095

1858-1873 Queen Victoria Chalon Issue Used Collection, all neatly mounted on special pages, with a varying degree of descriptions, with all denominations represented, each with perforation and shade varieties, different printings, papers, watermarks, some re-entries, and more. We counted a grand total of 155 stamps (including 25 imperforates), with the 1p vermilion (x16), 1p brown (x6), 2d blue (x16), 2d orange (x6), 3d brown lilac (x4), 4d rose (x2), 4d yellow (x1), 6d brown (x71), 6d blue (x23), 1sh green (10.). The majority are perforated 12½ watermark large star issues, still a useful assemblage, with many shades, perforations, watermarks, and a small selection of better postmarks throughout. Quality is mixed as is usual in lots of these issues, still we note a good variety of issues. All pages are scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 1,500

1864-1871 Group of Queen Victoria Chalon Issues, with 50 stamps, ranging from first issues to about Scott 41, good variety of shades and perforations and includes at least one mint (Scott 39). While many of the stamps are fine or better, many are also damaged, with the worst of them sorted onto a second stock sheet. Still a useful lot for reference or resale. (Image)

Est $ 150

1864 1sh Green Queen Victoria Chalon Imperforate, Watermark NZ, a used horizontal pair with oval grid cancels, with four large to clear margins, very fine. Campbell Paterson A6h NZ$2,000. (Image)

Scott $ 700

1865 4d Deep Rose Queen Victoria Chalon, Perforated 12½, Watermark Large Star, used with part 1865 c.d.s. and grid, fine-very fine. Campbell Paterson A4a (2) NZ$700. (Image)

Scott $ 275

1871 1d to 6d Queen Victoria Chalon, Perforated 10, Watermark Large Star, with SPECIMEN Overprints in Blue, all three with original hinged gum, the 2d value has light creases, else overall fine and scarce. (Image)

Est $ 150

1871 6d Blue Queen Victoria Chalon, Perforated 10 at Bottom x 12½, Watermark Large Star, used with numeral "1" in grid cancel, fine and a scarce compound perforation variety. Campbell Paterson A5j (Z) (NZ$1,500) and SG #131c (£550). (Image)

Scott $ 550

1873 2d Vermilion Queen Victoria Chalon, Perforated 12½, Watermark Script, used with oval grid numeral cancel, showing a small part of the script "Wt & Co." watermark, fine. Mentioned in Scott footnote, listed in Stanley Gibbons as 138b (£1,400) and Campbell Paterson as A2t (Z) (NZ$3,750). An interesting and rare stamp, the result of a different paper being used to print a small number of stamps, with only a small fraction of these showing parts of the watermark. (Image)

Estimate $ 350

1873 4d Yellow Orange Queen Victoria Chalon, Perforated 12½, Unwatermarked, used with grid cancel, fine. A rare used stamp, missing from virtually every collection, and the first we’ve had the pleasure to offer. Campbell Paterson A4c NZ$2,500. (Image)

Scott $ 2,100

1874 1d to 1sh Queen Victoria Set with SPECIMEN Overprint in Purple, almost all without gum (the 6d has part og), a few have perf toning and the 6d has small stains, still an overall fine set which is not often seen. (Image)

Est $ 200

1874-1878 1d to 5sh First Queen Victoria Sideface Issue Collection, neatly displayed on 4 pages, with Campbell Paterson numbers and descriptions, we counted 40 mostly different stamps, noting inverted watermarks, perforation and shade varieties, blued papers, a few with better postmarks, etc. Quality is overall nice, with a few rounded corners or stamps lightly toned, generally fine, with a C.P. catalogue value of NZ$6,315. All pages are scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 500

Advanced Old Time Collection of the Queen Victoria Side Face Issues, all neatly displayed and described on 7 quadrille pages, with a large variety of material, both from the 1874 and 1882-99 issues, with many perforation varieties, shades, many good postmarks, etc. We noted three different die proofs of Scott 69 (the 1899 5d issue), the mint stamps include Scott #s 51, 52, 54, 55, 60 (stained), 61b, 62 (x2), 63a (crease), 64, 65 (x4), 66, 67 (x3), 67A (x4), 69, 86C and 87 (these alone catalogue $2,766). Also included are 115 used advertising stamps, including many pairs, with perforation varieties and different denominations, featuring a reconstructed lower left pane of 60 from the 3rd setting. A useful collection, with mostly good quality stamps, overall fine or better. All pages scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 500

1874-78 Group of Four Queen Victoria Issues with SPECIMEN Overprint in Blue, with Scott #s 53, 54i, 59 and 60, each with original hinged gum, fine. Not often offered. (Image)

Est $ 250

1882 1d, 2d and 6d Queen Victoria Plate Proofs in Black, each value in a sheet margin horizontal block of 12, printed on smooth paper, very fine and scarce. (Image)

Est $ 350

1882-1898 ½d to 5sh Second Queen Victoria Sideface Issue Extensive and Advanced Collection, neatly displayed on 29 pages, with Campbell Paterson numbers and descriptions, we counted 222 mostly different stamps, with ½d (x26), 1d (x70), 2d (x29), 2½d (x11), 4d (x14), 5d (x15), 6d (x16), 8d (x7), 1sh (x23) plus 22 stamps having advertising on back. A large variety of items are presented here, noting papers, perforations, shades, dies, many dated postmarks, watermarks, several stamps with the "Screwdriver" flaw, etc. Also includes blocks of four of the 1p, 2d, 6d proofs in black. Also includes an 1873-1892 ½d Newspaper Stamp collection, all neatly mounted on a page with Campbell Paterson numbers, with a total of 13 stamps (incl. one pair), we note two mint stamps (one with letter watermark), rest are used, with 8 different issues, noting a pair, a pre-printed newspaper piece (dated), watermark inverted, many with dated postmarks, etc., with a total C.P. catalogue value for this page alone of NZ$636. Quality is overall very nice, with the odd faults here and there, still generally fine or better. All pages are scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 800

1882-99 Group of Four Mint Blocks of Four, with Scott #s 61 (never hinged), 63 (never hinged with top stamps showing a hint of disturbance), 67A (two hinged, two never hinged) and 69 (two hinged and two never hinged). A fresh group, catalogue value is for hinged only. (Image)

Scott $ 612

1898 ½d to 5sh Pictorial Issue Extensive and Advanced Mint and Used Collection, neatly displayed on 134 pages (plus numerous other pages of information, illustrations, etc.), with Campbell Paterson numbers and descriptions. We counted the following quantities of mostly different stamps, with a mix of mint and used: ½d (x18), 1d Lake Taupo (x3), 1d White Terrace (x28), 1½d (x32), 2d (x71), 2½d (x58 plus a cover with single franking), 3d (x59), 4d White Terrace (x31), 4d Lake Taupo (x28), 5d (x18), 6d green (x8), 6d red (x21), 8d (x32), 9d (x28), 1sh (x16), 2sh (x24) and 5sh (x7). Also includes OFFICIAL overprinted 2d (x2), 3d and 2sh (latter is mint). A remarkable lifetime collection, the largest we have seen by far, with a very wide variety of items presented, noting papers, perforations, shades, dies, many dated postmarks, watermarks, mint and used multiples, and there is a strong emphasis on re-entries of all issues (usually accompanied by large colour blown-up pictures, and mostly all listed and priced in C.P., several ranging in the NZ$300 or more), etc. Also includes a plate proof in colour of issue for the 4d White Terrace, as well as a Waterlow & Sons overprinted perforated trial colour proof of the 4d White Terrace. Quality is overall very nice, with the odd small faults here and there, still generally fine to very fine. All pages with stamps have been scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 6,000

1898 1d Lake Taupo Issue Extensive Collection of Re-Entries and Printing Flaws, all neatly displayed on 129 pages (plus numerous additional illustration and information pages), using Campbell Paterson numbers and identifications, we counted a total of 265 stamps, mostly all used except for several mint blocks of four and some mint pairs. Much of the material is identified as per plate position, and is accompanied by an enlarged colour reproduction of the re-entry or flaw. Many of the re-entries are ideally present in multiples, and sometimes have more than one stamp illustrating the variety, and we note a good quantity of dated stamps. The latter part of the collection is titled "Blue Lines" and shows printing flaws. Very nice quality throughout, some of the pages are scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 350

1900 ½d Green Mount Cook and 1d White Terrace Extensive and Advanced Collection, the ½d are all neatly displayed on 39 pages, with Campbell Paterson numbers and descriptions. We counted a total of 154 mostly different stamps, the majority being used with a few mint singles and blocks here and there. The collection starts showing most of the C.P. listed printings, then continues with re-entries and flaws, usually accompanied by an enlarged colour reproduction of the variety and often with the plate position. We note a full sheet of 120 mint stamps (not counted in the total # of stamps above, has overall toning), many dated stamps, three Officials, a mint lower right corner block of four, two "Dickie" test stamp marginal blocks of four with cutting arrows, and more. The 1d are displayed on 39 pages, with 40 used stamps, all with re-entries or printing flaws, also accompanied by enlarged images. Nice quality collection, many of the pages are scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

1902 4d Lake Taupo, Second Local Issue, on Watermarked "Cowan" Paper, Perforated 11, a mint never hinged complete sheet of 80, containing the 7 listed (in Campbell Paterson) re-entries, with #s EV12e (R1/1), EV12a (R1/3), EV12g (R2/2), EV12c (R3/5), EV12d (R7/1), EV12f (R8/1), EV12b (R8/10). Overall very fine and fresh. Campbell Paterson catalogue value (E12b) is NZ$3,870 or C$3,289 at time of writing. (Image)

Est $ 400

1901-1908 1d Universal Issue Advanced and Extensive Mint and Used Collection, all neatly displayed on 77 pages, with Campbell Paterson numbers and descriptions. An extensive collection showing the many varieties offered by this fascinating issue, including perforations, shades, printings, watermarks, worn plates, and more. We note a large number of fully dated examples, including a superb first day of issue (JAN.1.1901) socked on the nose from Christchurch. The collection includes hundreds of mostly different stamps, as well as 20 covers, mostly showing re-entries, one is franked with a 1d GB stamp on the first day of the Universal Penny Post on a cover to New Zealand. We also note a good showing of Officials, including a mint booklet pane, many dated copies (including a separate calendar collection) and many re-entries. Other interesting finds include a full page of double perforations, a large quantity of re-entries, mostly all accompanied by an enlarged colour reproduction of the re-entry, some mint blocks, a "Dickie" trial machine single stamp, and much more. Quality is generally fine to very fine, we have scanned only some of the pages online. (Image)

Estimate $ 500

1901-1908 1d Universal Issue Advanced and Extensive Mint and Used Collection, all neatly displayed on 128 pages, with Campbell Paterson numbers (G1 to G8) and descriptions. An extensive collection showing the many varieties offered by this fascinating issue, including perforations, double perforations, shades, printings, watermarks, worn plates, and more. We note a large number of fully dated examples, including a first day of issue (JAN.1.1901) on piece from Dunedin. The collection includes hundreds of mostly different stamps, mostly showing re-entries, Quality is generally fine to very fine, we have scanned only some of the pages online. (Image)

Estimate $ 250