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Sale 87: The Dr. David Patterson Collection of New Zealand

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1864-71 Chalon Issues, Wmk. Large Star - 6d-1sh Issues

Lot 6388

New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d pale red brown, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, tied by numeral barred oval, 1s stamp has fallen off after posting but prior to arrival at New York, matching Palmerton (10.3) origin cds on cover to Norwalk Conn., "Dunedin, Registered, OC 3, 1868" registry double-oval, magenta "Registered", "New York, Nov 14" arrival cds also ties 6d, blue crayon "Due 10¢" at bottom; overall toning and edge wear, Fine and scarce registered use to the United States. Scott No. 36. Campbell Paterson No. A5h (3).
SG No. 122    Estimate $300 - 400.

Cover was prepaid 1s for the registry fee plus 6d for the ½ oz. rate to the United States via Panama, across the Isthmus by rail, and then contract steamship to New York. Due 10¢ for arriving steamship mail. An unusual use with the one-schilling value falling off after mailing, but prior to receipt in New York.

Realized: $425

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