Lot 1292 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, light barred oval cancel, margins huge to close at top right corner, strong vivid color, Very Fine; with 2011 Odenweller and 1953 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.SG No. 1 £17,000 ($22,340).
AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1855 1D QUEEN VICTORIA FIRST ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000