Lot 6447 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d brown, perf 12½, watermarked (double lined capitals), clearly showing "A" of "TH SAUNDERS" watermark, lightly cancelled by partial barred oval, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 47 var. Campbell Paterson No. A1r (Y).SG No. 137b £600 ($790).
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS WATERMARK VARIETY.
Realized: $425