Lot 6453
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d orange vermilion, perf 12½, unwatermarked, strip of 3 (R. 5/5-7), plate scratch on Queen's forehead (R. 5/5), tied by "Auckland, JA 15 '74" duplexed with barred oval cancels on cover to Bournemouth, England, reverse with Mar. 24th arrival cds; right 2d with trivial corner crease, Very Fine and scarce 2d franking for the 6d rate. Scott No. 48. Campbell Paterson No. A2t.SG No. 138 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $450