Lot 6464 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, unknown script watermark, neat "Wellington" squared cancel, nicely centered with bright vibrant color, horizontal crease at bottom, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c var.SG No. 139 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,500
Lot 6465
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), watermark "ER" of TH SAUNDERS, o.g., hinge remnant, well centered with deep intense color and impression, Very Fine. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c (Z).SG No. 139a £450 ($590).
Realized: $300
Lot 6466
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), top margin block of four (R. 1-2/3-4), o.g., well centered with deep lustrous color, showing "TH" of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, fresh and Very Fine, a stunning block. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c (Z).SG No. 139a Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850
Lot 6467 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d orange yellow, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), well centered with wide margins, cancelled by partial "Wellington" cds and barred oval, deep rich color, Very Fine and rare, few genuinely used examples are known. Scott No. 49 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4c (Z).SG No. 139a £2,000 ($2,630).
Realized: $950