Lot 1451 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, Lozenges watermark, a scarcer variety showing the space between the two lozenge patterns, light town cancel, attractively centered amid wide margins, rich bright color, corner crease, Very Fine appearance, very rare with only three such examples are known; with 2013 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 50. Campbell Paterson No. A2x.SG No. 142 var. £500+ ($660).
Realized: $700