Lot 187 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s green on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, barred "10" in oval cancel of Wellington, ample to huge margin showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, strong bright color, Very Fine and choice, rarely seen so nice; signed Alcuri (handstamp on reverse), with 1952 B.P.A., 1987 Alcuri and 2011 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 6. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.SG No. 6 £3,750 ($5,180).
A WONDERFUL SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 1SH QUEEN VICTORIA HIGH VALUE.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 188 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s green on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, neat barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, clear to large margins, strong color, Very Fine, an attractive sound example of this scarce high value; with 1972 R.P.S.L. and 2014 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 6. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.SG No. 6 £3,750 ($5,180).
Realized: $1,400