Lot 263 ()
New Zealand, 1863 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, without gum, full margins to into frameline at bottom left, rich brilliant color on fresh paper, Very Fine, one of the few sound examples in existence; with 1963 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 21.SG No. 81 £11,000 ($15,180).
A RARE SOUND UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 1D IMPERFORATE ON PELURE PAPER.
Realized: $7,000