Lot
272 
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d pale orange vermilion, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, block of four and four pairs (one folded over edge), all tied by multiple strikes of numeral "1", matching "Auckland, JY 1, 70 on 1870 cover to Liverpool, England, endorsed "Via San Francisco" at top left, Liverpool (11.25) arrival backstamp; cover and stamp faults and soiling, Fine and rare. Scott No. 31 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1m (3). SG No. 111 Estimate $500 - 750.
A REMARKABLE FRANKING OF TWELVE 1D STAMPS TO PREPAY THE ONE SCHILLING RATE VIA SAN FRANCISCO TO THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Realized: $550