Lot
166 
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine, London printing, Large Star watermark, vertical pair with most of top stamp and part of bottom torn away, cancelled by numeral "16" barred oval, matching "Port Victoria, New Zealand, AU 28, 1856" rimless backstamp on gray cover piece endorsed "H.M.S.", Fine and rare, This is the only recorded vertical pair used on piece or cover.; with 2010 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a. SG No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,600