Lot 6368 o
New Zealand, 1865, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 4d rose, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, cancelled by "Auckland, JA 17" duplex, well-centered for this elusive stamp which is so often encountered off-center, brilliant strong color, small scissor-cut top left, still Extremely Fine and rare pair, "Chalon", Christie's Robson Lowe, February 1989, lot 347. Scott No. 34. Campbell Paterson No. A4a (1).SG No. 119 £500 as singles ($660).
Realized: $325