Lot 255 o
New Zealand, 1863 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, clear to large margins except barely touched at right corners, strong color, clear strike of "Gold Field B, JY 2 63" double circle postmark, large vertical tear, Fine appearance, a most unusual cancellation on this rare stamp, ex-Woolfe. Scott No. 21. Campbell Paterson No. A1g.SG No. 81 £2,500 ($3,250).
Realized: $425