Lot
327 
New Zealand, 1899, Mt. Cook, 5s vermilion, perf 11¼, imperf between stamp and margin, unwatermarked, full o.g., centered a bit into top, bold color, Fine for this; with 2015 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 98 var. SG No. 270 var. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE IMPERFORATE VARIETY OF THE 1800 5 SHILLING MT. COOK ISSUE.
A recent discovery which was unknown to Prof. Derek Diamond. Listed for the first time by Campbell Paterson in June of 2016.
Realized: $1,600