Lot
6008 P
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d black, plate proof on wove paper, unwatermarked, full margins including large sheet margin at right, compared to the 1d plate, the impressions are oriented vertically but spacing between the impressions is variable, couple small flaws including stain spot in margin, Very Fine. Scott No. 2P. Campbell Paterson No. A2b. SG No. 2P Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE LARGE PROOF BLOCK OF THE 2D VALUE, HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM A LARGER BLOCK OF 48 STAMPS.
There is a weakness in the background above "PENCE" for position 15/11 that is seen on the printed stamps. Many of the vertical frame lines are weak, eg. the left line on position 18/12 and required required recutting and strengthening between printing of the plate proof sheet and the actual stamps. Three re-entries and two positions with flaws are recorded.
Realized: $675