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