Lot
332 
New Zealand, 1872, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d vermilion, perf 12½, Lozenges watermark, deep rich color, tied by "C" barred circle cancel duplexed with "N.Z., Christchurch, DE 9 73" cds on light rose buff cover to Wellington, endorsed "Per Omeo" at top left, reverse with Wellington (12.10) arrival stamp, Very Fine and rare use. Scott No. 50. Campbell Paterson No. A2x. SG No. 142 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF ONLY A FEW RECORDED ON COVER USAGES BEARING THE 1872 2D VERMILION WITH LOZENGES WATERMARK.
References: Illustrated in Odenweller as fig. 13.4, p. 175.
Realized: $625