Lot 245 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale blue, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, barred "16" in oval cancels of Port Victoria, showing roulettes on all sides and between stamps, bold color, Very Fine; with 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 12c var. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (N).SG No. 51 £1,200 for singles ($1,660).
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND CHOICE MULTIPLE OF THE 1862 2D AUCKLAND ROULETTE ISSUE USED IN PORT VICTORIA.
Although the Auckland roulettes normally bear the "1" obilterator of Auckland, some 2d copies where distributed to other locations including New Plymouth and Dunedin.
Realized: $1,250