Lot 6016 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, numeral "16" barred oval cancel of Christchurch, huge margins margins to barely touched at bottom left, deep rich color on bright paper, light internal crease and small scissor cut at bottom, Very Fine appearance, a wonderful example of the very rare 1d London printing first issue; with 1992 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 1 $20,000. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.SG No. 1 £20,000 ($26,280).
Realized: $5,250