Lot
277 
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, perf 12½, Large Star watermark, position R. 20/3 pre-retouch, tied by indistinct numeral barred oval, matching "Napier, JN 1, 66" cds adjacent on cover to Dunedin, reverse with Jun. 10th arrival cds, Very Fine and rare pre-retouch use; with 1995 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 32. Campbell Paterson No. A2n (7). SG No. 115 Estimate $400 - 600.
The right side of this pre-retouch stamp shows evidence of plate damage, proving this to have occurred soon after plate put into use.
Realized: $325