Lot 171 ()
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d deep greenish blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, without gum, clear to ample margins, rich deep color on fresh distinctively blued paper, Extremely Fine; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.SG No. 2 £35,000 ($48,300).
A STUNNING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 2D LONDON PRINT ISSUE - A GREAT CHALON HEAD RARITY.
Realized: $11,500