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New Zealand - 1862-64 Chalon Issue, Rouletted & Serrated, Wmk. Large Star

Lots 241-250

Lot 241 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, showing roulettes on all four sides, margins clear to full, rich radiant color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1990 B.P.A. and 2014 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 11c var. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (Y).
SG No. 47    £850 ($1,170).

Realized: $800

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Lot 242 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d vermilion, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, light barred oval cancel, showing roulettes on all four sides, margins huge to slightly in at bottom left, strong bright color, Very Fine; with 1978 R.P.S.L. and 2012 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 11c. Campbell Paterson No. A1e (X).
SG No. 48    £800 ($1,100).

Realized: $575

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Lot 243 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep blue, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, showing roulettes on all four sides, neat barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, uncommonly wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of the 1862 2d Auckland roulette issue; with 2000 B.P.A. and 2014 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 12c. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (Y).
SG No. 49    £475 ($660).

Realized: $525

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Lot 244 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d greenish slate blue, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, with slight plate wear and showing roulettes on all four sides, barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, clear to large margins, strong bold color, Extremely Fine and choice, a premium example of this difficult issue; with 1969 R.P.S.N.Z. and 2014 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 12c var. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (O).
SG No. 50    £850 ($1,170).

Realized: $650

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Lot 245 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale blue, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, horizontal pair, barred "16" in oval cancels of Port Victoria, showing roulettes on all sides and between stamps, bold color, Very Fine; with 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 12c var. Campbell Paterson No. A2d (N).
SG No. 51    £1,200 for singles ($1,660).

AN EXTREMELY RARE AND CHOICE MULTIPLE OF THE 1862 2D AUCKLAND ROULETTE ISSUE USED IN PORT VICTORIA.

Although the Auckland roulettes normally bear the "1" obilterator of Auckland, some 2d copies where distributed to other locations including New Plymouth and Dunedin.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 246 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, barred "1" in oval cancel of Auckland, showing roulettes on all four sides, margins large to just shaving frameline at bottom left, strong color, F.-V.F.; with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 13c. Campbell Paterson No. A3a (Z).
SG No. 52    £800 ($1,100).

Realized: $950

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Lot 247 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, light barred oval cancel, showing roulettes on all four sides (scissor separated at bottom with roulettes complete in margin), full margins around design, strong color and impression, Very Fine, a choice used example of the 1862 6d Auckland roulette in the black brown shade; with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 14c var. Campbell Paterson No. A5b (Y).
SG No. 53    £475 ($660).

Realized: $500

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Lot 248 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, clear "Drury, Jul 31, 63" town cancel, huge margins, roulettes on three sides and scissor separated at right with rouletting 1mm into design, bold color, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of the 1862 Auckland roulette that was not accurately placed; with 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 14c var. Campbell Paterson No. A5b (X).
SG No. 54    £600 ($830).

Drury is a small rural town near Auckland and the use this townmark on a 1862 Auckland roulette is very rare.

Realized: $625

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Lot 249 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d red brown, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, showing roulettes on all four sides, central barred oval cancel, full well balanced margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice roulette issue; with 2000 R.P.S.N.Z. and 2015 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 14c. Campbell Paterson No. A5b (V).
SG No. 55    £475 ($660).

Realized: $450

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Lot 250 o   

New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, serrated perf 16/18, Large Star watermark, light barred "15" in oval cancel of Nelson, margins clear to ample, bold color, Extremely Fine; with 1959 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 14b var.
SG No. 64    £2,250 ($3,100).

A REMARKABLE FOUR MARGIN SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 6D NELSON SERRATED PERFORATION ISSUE.

Realized: $3,250

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Lots 241-250

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