Sale No: 2201
Lot No:202
Symbol:Cat No:110

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. carmine-vermilion, a block of twelve (3x4), illustrating the irregular alignment of the clichés on the plate, large part original gum and mounted on two stamps only, a couple of tiny light tone spots; a very fresh and fine multiple of exhibition quality. S.G. 110, £3,000+
Provenance: Dr. David Patterson, April 2019 (Image1)

Est. £2,000-2,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:203
Symbol:Cat No:110

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. carmine-vermilion, a block of nine (3x3), large part original gum and rich colour; superb, a handsome and rare mint multiple. S.G. 110, £2,250+
Provenance: "Yeroc", 2000. Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2006 (Image1)

Est. £1,000-1,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:204
Symbol:Cat No:110

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. carmine-vermilion, block of si(2x3) with part original gum; the right-hand pair with a light vertical crease and the lower right stamp with a closed tear, otherwise fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2000). S.G. 110, £1,500+
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Est. £800-1,200

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:207
Symbol:Cat No:110

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. carmine-vermilion strip of three and a single on 1865 (9 Oct.) double rate envelope ethe Laver correspondence to Auckland, cancelled with part strikes of the "province of auckland/n.z." code 1 datestamp and with a complete strike and Auckland arrival datestamp (10.10) in red on reverse. A rare and attractive franking. S.G. 110
Provenance: "Pegasus", January 2019 (Image1)

Est. £600-800

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:208
Symbol:Cat No:110

New Zealand. Printed by J. Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star, Perforated 12½. 1d. carmine-vermilion and 2d. blue tied by Dunedin single-ring datestamps on 1867 (2 Dec.) small mourning envelope to Wellington, marked "Per Gothenburg re-directed to Port Chalmers", charged and handstruck "3" in black for re-direction, Wellington and Port Chalmers transit marks on reverse; attractive. S.G. 110, 113
(Image1)

Est. £150-250

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:212
Symbol:Cat No:111a

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. pale vermilion, variety imperforate with clear to good margins and large part original gum; a fine example of this rare provisional imperforate stamp. Odenweller Certificate (1990). S.G. 111a, £4,500 (for a pair)
Note: These provisional stamps were issued during problems with the perforation equipment which occured on several occasions between 1866 and 1873. (Image1)

Est. £600-800

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 1d. used collection (approx. 40) offering a variety of shades and comprising carmine-vermilion comb and line perf. blocks of four with Christchurch and Invercargill duplecancellations, and a horizontal strip of four each cancelled "19", pale orange-vermilion vertical strip of three each cancelled "9", three examples in orange on piece from Auckland, seven pairs and ten singles in various shades; generally fine and a most attractive assembly. S.G. 110-112 group. This lot is fully illustrated online.
Provenance: Gerald Ellott. Joseph Hackmey, May 2010 (Image1)

Est. £1,500-2,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:214
Symbol:Cat No:113

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. pale blue, Plate I (worn), a block of fifteen (5x3) with many blind perforations due to the deterioration of the perforating heads, fresh bright colour and with large part original gum; a couple of small fomarks and one stamp at left with small fault, otherwise fine. A rare and spectacular multiple. Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 113, £5,250+
Provenance: Maurice Burrus, July 1963. "Antipodes", October 1988. Joseph Hackmey, February 2009. "Pegasus", January 2019 . . Note: By the time that the watermark Large Star perf. 12½ stamps were being printed the original 2d. plate was in a poor state showing varying degrees of wear. Because of the advanced deterioration of the plate it was withdrawn and a new plate (Plate II) was laid down which came in to use in December 1865 (Image1)

Est. £3,500-4,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:215
Symbol:Cat No:113

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. pale blue (Plate I, worn) a comb perf. block of twelve (3x4) in a bright shade and with the right-hand pair in the lower row showing double perforations, unused with part original gum; some perf. reinforcement in places though a rare and impressive multiple. S.G. 113, £4,200+
(Image1)

Est. £2,000-2,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:218
Symbol:Cat No:115

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. blue, a block of four with large part original gum; a lovely shade and well-centred; a fine and rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 115, £1,000+
(Image1)

Est. £400-500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:219
Symbol:Cat No:115

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. blue (Plate II), a line perforated block of four, unused without gum, good colour and a scarce multiple. S.G. 115, £1,000+
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, May 2010 (Image1)

Est. £300-400

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:220
Symbol:Cat No:115c

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. blue (Plate II), horizontal pair variety imperforate, large even margins, unused without gum; fine and rare. Sismondo Certificate (2002). S.G. 115c, £4,000
(Image1)

Est. £2,000-3,000

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:222
Symbol:Cat No:115 group

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. blue, Plate II (6, shades), all unused with part to large part original gum, a few tone spots and other minor faults, but generally good to fine. S.G. 115 group, £1,500
Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2006 (Image1)

Est. £300-400

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 2d. blue, (Plate II), a block of four with a row of double perforations at right, mainly light indistinct cancellations; a scarce multiple. S.G. 115 var.
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, May 2010 . (Image1)

Est. £400-600

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:224
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star, Perforated 12½. 2d. blue strip of sitied by slightly indistinct Napier duplecancellations on 1869 (13 Apr.) envelope to Coventry, Wellington transit and Coventry arrival markings on reverse. S.G. 113-115 group
(Image1)

Est. £100-150

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:225
Symbol:Cat No:115

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star, Perforated 12½. 2d. blue pair and single and 6d. brown affixed sideways and to the left of 1869 (8 June) envelope to Oxford, all tied by "10" barred oval cancellations; Dunedin and Oamuru transit datestamps; a few peripheral tears and creases to the envelope. A most unusual make up of the 1/- rate. S.G. 115, 122 group
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Est. £150-250

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:226
Symbol:

Est. £150-250

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:227
Symbol:Cat No:117

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 3d. lilac, a marginal block of twenty-five from the left of the sheet showing part of "postage" marginal watermark, a light delicate shade and with large part original gum; a couple of tiny thins and a few stamps in the lower row with perforations partially separated and re-inforced. A beautiful showpiece multiple. S.G. 117, £4,250+
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, February 2009 (Image1)

Est. £2,000-3,000

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:228
Symbol:Cat No:117

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 3d. lilac, a block of nine, large part original gum; light diagonal gum bend not affecting the fine appearance; an attractive multiple in a bright shade. S.G. 117, £1,500+
(Image1)

Est. £1,500-2,500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:230
Symbol:Cat No:117

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 3d. lilac, a block of four with part original gum; two small fomarks at left and right, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 117, £680+
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, May 2010 (Image1)

Est. £200-300

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 4d. pale yellow, a block of sicancelled by bold Christchurch "c" obliterations; very fine and a rare multiple, this being the largest recorded used block of the 4d. yellow. S.G. 120, £720+
Provenance: "DuBois", May 2007. Dr. David Patterson, April 2019 . (Image1)

Est. £400-500

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:237
Symbol:Cat No:122

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 6d. deep red-brown, a block of five in a wonderful deep rich shade, unused with part original gum; a few perf. imperfections and with the left-hand stamp apparently severed and re-attached. R.P.S. Certificate (2006). S.G. 122, £1,750
Provenance: Christie's Robson Lowe, October 1989. Joseph Hackmey, February 2009. "Pegasus", January 2019 (Image1)

Est. £1,000-1,500

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 6d. red-brown horizontal pair, variety imperforate with clear to enormous margins and small portion of adjoining stamp visible at left, lightly cancelled with Christchurch duplex; fine and rare. S.G. 122b, £3,000
Provenance: Joseph Hackmey, May 2010 (Image1)

Est. £700-900

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star . Perforated 12½ (comb or line) at Auckland. 6d. red-brown, variety imperforate, a single example with large balanced margins and cancelled by crisp 'hokitika/ oc 14' c.d.s., horizontal crease not affecting the fine appearance. Odenweller Certificate (2011). S.G. 122b, £3,000 (for pair)
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Est. £200-300

Sale No: 2201
Lot No:241
Symbol:Cat No:124

New Zealand. Printed by John Davies in Auckland. 1864-71 Watermark Large Star, Perforated 12½. 1/- green horizontal pair tied by "otago" barred oval cancellations on 1866 (18 Jan.) envelope to London, showing 'london/ paid' c.d.s. in red, Dunedin transit mark alongside and London arrival markings on the reverse. Atractive and a scarce franking. S.G. 124
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Est. £200-400