Lot
310 
New Zealand, 1871, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 6d pale blue, perf 12½ compound 10 at top, Large Star watermark, strong color, tied by "Auckland, FE 24, 72" duplex on mourning cover to Bournemouth, England, arrival backstamp; receipt docketing at left; trivial faint staining, Very Fine and rare use. Scott No. 44 var. Campbell Paterson No. A5j (Z). SG No. 131c Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF ONLY A FEW RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE COMPOUND PERF USED ON COVER.
Prepaid 6d for the 6d per ½ oz. letter rate to the United Kingdom via Suez and Southampton.
Realized: $475