Lot 199 ()
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, imperf, unwatermarked, without gum, four well balanced margins all around, rich vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful sound unused 1857 2d Chalon Head issue; with 2011 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 8. Campbell Paterson No. A2c (7).SG No. 10 £1,200 ($1,660).
Realized: $1,500
Lot 200 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d bright blue, imperf, unwatermarked, barred "10" in oval cancel of Wellington, ample to mostly large margins, rich bold bright blue shade, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of this unusual shade; with 1988 Holcombe certificate. Scott No. 8. Campbell Paterson No. A2c (8).SG No. 10 £180 ($250).
Realized: $475
Lot 201 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, imperf, unwatermarked, horizontal strip of 3, barred oval and red boxed transit cancels, ample to large margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine, an exceptional sound multiple; with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 8. Campbell Paterson No. A2c (3).SG No. 10 £540 for singles ($740).
Realized: $550
Lot 202 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep dull blue, imperf, unwatermarked, left margin single, neat barred "11" in oval cancel of Port Ahuriri, four large margins, strong slightly dry print color, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional marginal single; with 2011 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 8f. Campbell Paterson No. A2c (4).SG No. 11 £275 ($380).
Realized: $300
Lot 203 o
New Zealand, 1859, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d bister brown, imperf, unwatermarked, neat barred "12" in oval cancel of Petre, huge margins including part of next stamp at bottom, brilliant color enhancing a sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice large margin stamp; with 1991 Holcombe (for S.G. 14) and 2015 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 9e. Campbell Paterson No. A5a (2).SG No. 12 £500 ($690).
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Realized: $700
Lot 204 o
New Zealand, 1859, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d pale bister brown, imperf, unwatermarked, very light barred oval cancel, ample to mosty large margins, bright color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely light canceled stamp; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 9e. Campbell Paterson No. A5a (9).SG No. 12 £500 ($690).
Realized: $675
Lot 205 P
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black, plate proof, on wove, left margin block of 4, clear to ample margins, bold color, Very Fine and scarce.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650
Lot 206 P
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black, plate proof, on wove, top left corner margin block of 48, full margins, some light creasing mostly between stamps and small margin tear at left, Very Fine appearance, ex-Boker.Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
THE LARGEST KNOWN MULTIPLE OF THE PERKINS, BACON & CO. 1857 6D CHALON HEAD PLATE PROOF.
Lot 207 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d issues, imperf, unwatermarked, group of three shades: deep brown, brown and pale brown, barred oval cancels, clear to large margins, strong true colors, Very Fine; each with Odenweller certificate. Campbell Paterson No. A5a (3-5).SG No. 13-14 £900 ($1,240).
Realized: $900
Lot 208 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, imperf, unwatermarked, faint barred oval cancels, large margins, vibrant color, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9. Campbell Paterson No. A5a (4).SG No. 13 £300 ($410).
Realized: $325