Lot
259 
New Zealand, 1862 Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d ultramarine on pelure paper, imperf, unwatermarked, large to huge margins except clear at top, tied by numeral "7" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New-Zealand, DE 29, 1862" cds backstamp on cover to Lytteton, Dec. 30th arrival cds; stain at bottom left, F.-V.F. and rare use; signed Holcombe. Scott No. 22c. Campbell Paterson No. A2f (1). SG No. 82 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800