Lot 170 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, barred "16" in oval cancel of Christchurch, clear to mostly in, rich color, about Fine, still a presentable example of this very rare 1d London printing first issue; with 2012 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.SG No. 1 £17,000 ($23,460).
Realized: $4,750