Lot 6279 ()
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, imperf., inverted "N Z" watermark, unused without gum, clear to large margins, vibrant color with strong impression, lower right corner crease, fresh and Very Fine appearance; with 1996 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 27 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1j var.SG No. 97 var. £950 as normal ($1,250).
Realized: $290