Lot 169 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d deep carmine red, London printing, Large Star watermark, neat "16" barred oval cancel of Port Victoria, ample to large margins, rich bold color with sharp impression, Extremely Fine; with 2011 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.SG No. 1 £17,000 ($23,460).
ONE OF THE FINEST SOUND USED EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1855 1D QUEEN VICTORIA FIRST ISSUE.
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Realized: $14,000