Lot 268
New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown on pelure paper, rouletted 7, unwatermarked, small dot of printer's ink in "n" of "Pence", traces of o.g., showing roulettes on all four sides, large to huge margins with portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, bold color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 24b. Campbell Paterson No. A5d (W).SG No. 88 £3,750 ($5,180).
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 6D AUCKLAND ROULETTE ISSUE.
Realized: $4,250