Sale 92: The Summer Sale

Lot 289    

New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d lilac, perf 12½, horizontal pair, Large Star watermark, used with 1867, 3d deep mauve, two singles (118), all tied by numeral "21" vertical barred ovals, matching "Invercargill, JA 20, 68" cds on blue cover to Salzdetfurt, endorsed "Via Suez" at top left, red crayon "6d" credit rating, red London Paid (3.30) transit cds and "PD" in circle handstamp, blue "Aus England par Aachen, Franco" transit cds also ties stamps, Salzdefurt (4.1) arrival backstamp, forwarded to Wallensen, indistinct arrival backstamp; repaired cover tear, Very Fine and rare shade combo use, Antipodes, Corinphila (September 1988, lot 3587), John Woolfe, Spink (October 2006, lot 230), Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves (May 2010, lot 2393); with 1988 Holcombe and 2006 R.P.S.L. certificates. Scott No. 33. Campbell Paterson No. A3d (3) + (9).
SG No. 117+118    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

AN ATTRACTIVE FRANKING USING TWO DIFFERENT SHADES OF THE SAME VALUE.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 290 o   

New Zealand, 1867, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d deep mauve, imperf, Large Star watermark, pair, barred oval cancel, ample to huge margins, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 33c. Campbell Paterson No. A3d (T).
SG No. 118a    £2,000 for pair ($2,600).

Realized: $350

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Lot 291 o   

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, well centered with strong color and impression, bold "Wellington, NZ, JU 15 66" socked-on-the-nose town cancel, small crease at top, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1).
SG No. 119    £250 ($320).

Realized: $160

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Lot 292    

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d yellow, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, large part o.g., strong color and impression, blind perfs at bottom, F.-V.F., ex-Hackmey; with 2006 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 35. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (2).
SG No. 120    £275 ($360).

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Realized: $160

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Lot 293    

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d yellow, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, double perfs at bottom, used with 6¢ red brown (122), bright shades, tied by numeral "18" barred oval, matching "Port Chalmers, DE 20, 69" cds backstamp on 1869 cover to Scotland, endorsed "Via Suez & Marseilles" at top left; edge wear and soiling, a Very Fine use at the 10d rate for ½ oz. letter via Suez and Marseilles. Scott No. 35. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (2).
SG No. 120    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $525

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Lot 294 o   

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d ochre-yellow, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, rich distinctive color, cancelled by "Westport, OC 3 '67" cds, s.e. at bottom, Fine and rare example of this desirable shade. Scott No. 35 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (6) $2,000 ($1,370).
SG No. 120 var.    Estimate $150 - 200.

The ochre-yellow is unlisted except in the Campbell-Paterson catalog and in the same shade group as the orange-yellow SG 121.

Realized: $140

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Lot 295 o   

New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d yellow, perf 12½, imperforate vertically, Large Star watermark, well centered with vibrant color on bright paper, cancelled by "Dunedin" duplex with "0" barred circle, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine, a rare perf variety, ex-Burrus. Scott No. 35 var. Campbell Paterson No. A4b (2) var.
SG No. 120 var.    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $400

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Lot 296 ()   

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, unused without gum, brilliant rich color with sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122    £350 ($460).

Realized: $120

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Lot 297    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, vertical pair, tied on piece by barred "X" in oval cancels with matching "Chatham Islands, De 26, 1865" town postmark, F.-V.F., a rare usage from the Chatham Islands. Scott No. 36.
SG No. 122    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $290

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Lot 298    

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, tied by "Hokitika, AU 31, 68" duplex with "C, 21" barred oval on blue cover to Kingston, New Brunswick, Christchurch (9.4) transit backstamp, "N.Y. Steamship, 10, Oct 22" due cds, reverse with St. Johns N.B. transit and Kingston N.B. (10.26) arrival cds; some contemporary ink below stamps and small patch at bottom, Fine and scarce destination. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (2).
SG No. 122    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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