Lot 248 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d brown, rouletted 7, Large Star watermark, clear "Drury, Jul 31, 63" town cancel, huge margins, roulettes on three sides and scissor separated at right with rouletting 1mm into design, bold color, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of the 1862 Auckland roulette that was not accurately placed; with 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 14c var. Campbell Paterson No. A5b (X).SG No. 54 £600 ($830).
Drury is a small rural town near Auckland and the use this townmark on a 1862 Auckland roulette is very rare.
Realized: $625