Terms of SaleBid IncrementsGradingLinksContact

Sale 78: The Westpex Sale

Previous ChapterTable of ContentsNext Chapter

New Zealand - 1862-63 Chalon Issue on Pelure Paper

Lots 263-272

Lot 263 ()   

New Zealand, 1863 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, without gum, full margins to into frameline at bottom left, rich brilliant color on fresh paper, Very Fine, one of the few sound examples in existence; with 1963 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 21.
SG No. 81    £11,000 ($15,180).

A RARE SOUND UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 1D IMPERFORATE ON PELURE PAPER.

Realized: $7,000

email this lot to a friend

Lot 264 o   

New Zealand, 1863 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d orange vermilion on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, light barred oval cancel, four large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, rich radiant color and crisp detailed impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2012 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 21. Campbell Paterson No. A1g.
SG No. 81    £2,500 ($3,450).

AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 1D CHALON HEAD ON IMPERFORATE PELURE PAPER.

Realized: $2,500

email this lot to a friend

Lot 265 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, barred oval cancel, clear to mostly large margins, wonderful strong bold color especially for this extremely fugitive and pale color, Very Fine and choice; with 2014 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 22c.
SG No. 82    £850 ($1,170).

Realized: $800

email this lot to a friend

Lot 266 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep green on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, light barred oval cancel, full well balanced margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at top, rich deep color, Extremely Fine and choice, an outstanding used example of the 1862 1sh on pelure paper; with 2011 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 25b. Campbell Paterson No. A6f (1).
SG No. 86    £1,100 ($1,520).

Realized: $1,400

email this lot to a friend

Lot 267 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, barred "15" in oval cancel of Nelson, ample to large margins, deep color, Very Fine, a rare stamp in this choice condition; with 2014 Odenweller certificate and 1992 B.P.A. certificate as deep green shade (S.G. 86). Scott No. 25. Campbell Paterson No. A6f (2).
SG No. 86 var.    £1,100 for normal ($1,520).

Complete images:
View gallery or Download PDF (1.2MB)

Realized: $700

email this lot to a friend

Lot 268    

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown on pelure paper, rouletted 7, unwatermarked, small dot of printer's ink in "n" of "Pence", traces of o.g., showing roulettes on all four sides, large to huge margins with portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, bold color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 24b. Campbell Paterson No. A5d (W).
SG No. 88    £3,750 ($5,180).

A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1862 6D AUCKLAND ROULETTE ISSUE.

Realized: $4,250

email this lot to a friend

Lot 269 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown on pelure paper, rouletted 7, unwatermarked, light barred oval cancel, with roulettes on all four sides, bold color, Fine, a rare sound example of the 6d Auckland roulette on pelure; with 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 24b. Campbell Paterson No. A5d (W).
SG No. 88    £475 ($660).

Realized: $400

email this lot to a friend

Lot 270 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s deep green on pelure paper, rouletted 7, unwatermarked, ample to large margins showing clear roulettes, deep color, postmarked barred oval cancel, barred oval cancel, showing full roulettes at top and sides, margins clear to large, deep color, natural paper wrinkle at upper left not mentioned in certificate, Very Fine, a very rare stamp; with 1987 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 25c. Campbell Paterson No. A6f (1)Z.
SG No. 89    £1,800 ($2,480).

Realized: $2,600

email this lot to a friend

Lot 271 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine on pelure paper, perf 13, unwatermarked, neat clear barred "Dunedin" in oval cancel, choice centering especially for this notoriously off-centered issue, strong bright color with the usual fading, Extremely Fine, a wonderful sound used example of the 2d Dunedin perf 13 on pelure issue; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 22a. Campbell Paterson No. A2f (Z).
SG No. 91    £800 ($1,100).

Realized: $1,450

email this lot to a friend

Lot 272 o   

New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d black brown on pelure paper, perf 13, unwatermarked, clear barred "Otago" in circular duplex cancel, choice centering, rich deep color, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional sound example of the 6d Dunedin perf 13 on pelure issue; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 24a. Campbell Paterson No. A5d (Y).
SG No. 93    £400 ($550).

Realized: $600

email this lot to a friend

Lots 263-272

Previous ChapterTable of ContentsNext Chapter