Lot 157
New Zealand, 1864, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d pale blue, worn plate, perf 12½ Large Star watermark, strip of five and a single, all canceled by "021" barred ovals, matching "Dunedin, MR 17, 66" origin backstamp on cover to London, England, bold strike of red London Paid (5.19) arrival cds; some edge wear and slight soiling, bit of flap missing, a Very Fine and rare franking for the 1s rate, ex-Derek Diamond, Dr. David Patterson. SG No. 113. Campbell Paterson No. A2m (2).Scott No. 32a Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,150