Lot 334 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, retouched, perf 12½, showing Lozenges watermark, pos. R. 18/5, well centered within unusually wide margins, cancelled by neat numeral "9" barred oval of New Plymouth, choice and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 50 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2x (Y).SG No. 142a £750 ($980).
Realized: $400