Lot 6313 /
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d carmine vermilion, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, block of 12 (R. 15-17/1-4) illustrating the irregular alignment of the clichés on the plate, o.g., top two center stamps with hinge remnants, rest never hinged, well centered, strong radiant color, couple of tiny light tone spots, still fresh and Very Fine multiple. Scott No. 31. Campbell Paterson No. A1m (1).SG No. 110 £3,000 as singles ($3,940).
A WONDERFUL SHOWPIECE AND LARGE ORIGINAL GUM MULTIPLE OF THE 1864 1D CARMINE VERMILION PERF 12½.
Realized: $2,700