Lot 175 o
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s yellow green on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, barred oval cancel, four huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at sides, rich color with a fine impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1974 B.P.A. and 2011 Odenweller certificates. Scott No. 3. Campbell Paterson No. A6a.SG No. 3 £5,500 ($7,590).
A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 1SH LONDON PRINTING ISSUE WHICH CERTAINLY RANKS AS ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $6,000