Lot 377
New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper, London printing, Large Star watermark, unused, margins all around, clear two spots at right, various faults, none detracting from the brilliant color and appearance of this extremely rare stamp, Odenweller Cert (2013) states only "one closed tear … corner crease and five spots of rust…" (barely noticeable).
SG 2; £35,000 ($52,150). (Scott 2).
Scott $40,000
Our records show under 15 unused examples exist and have resided in most but not all of the great New Zealand collections. All but three are with faults or cut in.
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