Lot
6416 
New Zealand, 1871, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 10 x 12½, Large Star watermark, pair and single, rich color, used with two 3d lilac (117) singles, all cancelled with "070" duplex with "Wellington NZ, MY 3, F -72" on light pink buff cover to Kandy, Ceylon, reverse with Nelson (5.13), Galle (6.12) transit cds and Kandy (6.13) arrival cds; the envelope with some slight peripheral faults, 3d stained and stamps lifted, creases ironed and reaffixed, a Very Fine appearing use to a rare destination, Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, February 2009, lot 1453; with 2002 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 43 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2r. SG No. 130 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This cover was apparently sent in error to Nelson and therefore reached Sydney too late for the "Nubia" that departed Sydney June 16th 1872, and was held for the "Bangalore" that departed Sydney July 14th and arrived at Galle Aug. 9th. Cover was prepaid for the 1s per ½ oz. rate to Ceylon.
Realized: $950