Sale 318

The "DuBois" Collection
of New Zealand Chalon Heads of 1855-1872


1872 watermarked Lozenges, with "Invicta" in double-lined capitals, perf 12&frac
 
 
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Lot 2423
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2d vermilion (SG 142), well centered and bright with light "5" oval grid cancel. Fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2x.
SG £500 ($640)

Expertization: 1997 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.
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Lot 2424
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2d vermilion (SG 142), position 16/4, nicely centered with unusually large margins, bright color and neat cancel. Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2x.
SG £500 ($640)
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Lot 2425
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2d vermilion (SG 142), position 18/2 showing extensive plate wear, nicely centered with face-free cancel. Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2x.
SG £500 ($640)

Expertization: 1935 B.P.A. Certificate.
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Lot 2426
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2d vermilion (SG 142), well centered with light duplex cancel. F.-V.F. Campbell Paterson A2x.
SG £500 ($640)
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Lot 2427
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2d vermilion, "Invicta" watermark (SG 142 var.), showing partial "IN", vivid color and bold cancel. Fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A2x(Z) $2,000 ($1,370).

Expertization: 1981 R.P.S.L. Certificate.
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Lot 2428
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2d vermilion, "Invicta" watermark (SG 142 var.), showing partial "VI", rich color. Fine. Campbell Paterson A2x(Z) $2,000 ($1,370).

Expertization: 1997 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.
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Lot 2429
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2d vermilion, "Invicta" watermark (SG 142 var.), showing partial "IN", exceptionally bright and fresh with beautiful centrally struck "5" oval grid cancel, faint pressed crease. Striking F.-V.F. appearance. Campbell Paterson A2x(Z) $2,000 ($1,370).

Expertization: clear 1997 R.P.S.N.Z. and 2006 Odenweller Certificates.
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Lot 2430
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A selection of the 1872 issues, comprising no watermark perf 12½ 1d used (6), 2d unused (4, two have o.g.), watermarked "NZ" perf 12½ 2d used (6, one retouch R20/6) and watermarked lozenges 2d used (thin spot; 2006 Odenweller Certificate), few faults, mainly Fine to Very Fine.
SG £3,900 ($4,970)
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Lot 2431
 
An old-time mainly used selection of 76 stamps, with many issues represented, including 1855-57 blue paper 1d (repaired) and 2d (3), 1857-63 no watermark imperf 1d, 2d (7, with a pair) and 6d (2), 1862 watermarked large star 1d carmine unused (2006 Odenweller Certificate), 1d (3), 2d (4), 3d (2) and 6d (6), 1864 watermarked "NZ" 1d, 2d (2) and perf 12½ 2d, 1864-67 watermarked large star perf 12½ 1d (6), 2d (4), 3d (6), 4d deep rose (2), 4d yellow (2, one used), 6d (2) and 1/- (5), 1871 watermarked large star perf 10x12½ 1d, 2d (2) and perf 12½ 1d and 2d (3), and 1872 no watermark perf 12½ 2d, wealth of shades, most of imperforates are four margins, fault, Fine to Very Fine appearance.
SG £9,600 ($12,240)
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Lot 2432
 
The fine balance of ten covers with various issues, mainly internal rates, comprising the following frankings: 1864 watermarked "NZ" perf 12½ 2d, 1864-67 watermarked large star perf 12½ 1d, pair 1862 Davies imperf 2d, 1862 Davies perf 13 (at Dunedin) 2d, 1862-63 pelure paper (probably) 6d (to Australia), 1864 watermarked large star perf 12½ 2d (2 single frankings, one with pre-printing crease), 1871 perf 10 x 12½ 2d vermilion, 1871 perf 12½ 2d vermilion and 6d (to the U.K.), a few faults, mainly Fine-Very Fine. SG38, 72, 85, 107, 111, 113, 130, 133, 136.
Estimate 1,200 - 1,500
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