Lot 169
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, clear to large margins, rich color and strong impression, tied by indistinct barred oval, matching "Wellington, New Zealand, JA 12, 1856" rimless backstamp on mourning cover to Lyttelton with Port Victoria (1.14) arrival cds, a F.-V.F. and scarce mourning cover use; with 1970 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.SG No. 2 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $550