Lot 182 o
New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, horizontal strip of three (R. 11/3-5) with Pos. 4 showing Re-Entry, large margins to touched, strong color, each neatly cancelled by numeral "18" barred oval of Otago, faint crease between left pair, fresh and F.-V.F. strip showing the re-entry variety. Scott No. 5, 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).SG No. 5, 5 var. £900 as singles ($1,170).
Realized: $300
Lot 183 o
New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s green on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, sharp strike of numeral "10" obliterator of Wellington, left sheet margin single with full to large margins, beautiful color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice sheet margin single. Scott No. 6. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.SG No. 6 £3,750 ($4,880).
Realized: $2,100