Lot 6468 o
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d brown, perf 12½, N Z watermark, exceptionally well centered, bright color and very lightly cancelled, fresh and Extremely Fine gem; with 1959 R.P.S.L. and 2000 R.P.S.N.Z. certificates. Scott No. 45. Campbell Paterson No. A1s.SG No. 140 £9,000 ($11,830).
ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1872 1D BROWN PERF 12½ "N.Z." WATERMARK ISSUE.
Realized: $7,250