Lot 2058 1/- green on deep blued paper, vertical bisect (SG 6a), large margins all around, neatly tied by "18" in barred oval on 1858 (28 Aug.) buff envelope to Aberdeen (20.12), with "Otago/New Zealand" origin c.d.s. and arrival datestamp, envelope has opening tears at right and at top (one just extending to addressee's name), the bisect is perfect, overall a Very Fine and rare usage. Campbell Paterson A6b(y). SG £25,000 ($31,880) ONE OF THE KEY ITEMS OF NEW ZEALAND PHILATELY AND POSTAL HISTORY. Expertization: 1994 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate. The Postmaster at Dunedin resorted to the expedient of cutting the 1/- stamp in two and using each half as a 6d. Although not authorized, this practice was allowed, and Dunedin was the only post office which used bisected stamps. Only 26 Richardson bisect covers, fronts, and dated pieces have been recorded.

Realized $10,063

Lot 2004 o 1d deep carmine-red (SG 1), rich color and sharp impression, large even margins, neat, face-free barred oval cancel, an Extremely Fine gem. Campbell Paterson A1a. SG £12,000 ($15,300) AN ABSOLUTELY STELLAR EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE STAMP AND IRREFUTABLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT. Expertization: 1987 R.P.S.L. Certificate.

Realized $23,000

Lot 2008 o 1d deep carmine-red (SG 1), horizontal pair, fresh bright color, ample to large margins except each stamp touched in one place at top, light central barred oval cancellation, Very Fine for what is an extremely rare multiple. Campbell Paterson A1a. SG £24,000 as singles ($30,600) Expertization: 1972 R.P.S.N.Z. and 1999 R.P.S.L. Certificates. Provenance: Odenweller

Realized $24,150

Lot 2009 () 2d deep greenish blue on blued paper (SG 2), large to oversize margins and deep color, on crisp paper which has retained its bluing on reverse, unused, short crease through "Ne" ending in tear in margin, light unobtrusive soiling, nevertheless fresh and Very Fine appearance. Campbell Paterson A2a. SG £30,000 ($38,250) THE LONDON PRINTINGS ARE OF GREAT RARITY UNUSED, PARTICULARLY WITH SUCH LARGE MARGINS. Expertization: 1990 B.P.A. Certificate.

Realized $14,375

Lot 2020 () 1/- yellow-green on blued paper (SG 3), three large margins, barely touched at bottom, bright color, unused, tiny tear at top, small corner crease, otherwise Fine and quite rare. Campbell Paterson A6a. SG £40,000 ($51,000) UNDOUBTEDLY AMONG THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND TO FIND UNUSED, IRRESPECTIVE OF CONDITION. Expertization: 1990 B.P.A. Certificate.

Realized $16,100

Lot 2027 () 1d red on blue (SG 4), full to oversize margins and remarkably bright color, unused, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A1c(2). SG £11,000 ($14,020) A VERY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND UNUSED, SOUND AND WITH FOUR MARGINS. Expertization: 1964 B.P.A. Certificate.

Realized $12,075

Lot 2099 1/- blue-green on thick horizontal mesh paper (SG 17), full to large margins, sharp early impression, bright, fresh color and virtually full original gum, light horizontal crease not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine appearance. Campbell Paterson A6c(2). SG £14,000 ($17,850) Expertization: clear 1969 B.P.A. Certificate.

Realized $12,075

Lot 2121 o 1d dull orange, pin roulette 10 combined with "Y" roulette 18 (SG 18/32c), horizontal pair, roulette 10 all around and between with additional row of "Y" roulette 18 between, Nelson "14" cancels, light corner crease right stamp, otherwise fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A1d(X/V). Estimate 7,500 - 10,000 AN UNLISTED AND APPARENTLY UNIQUE VARIETY. Expertization: 1973 R.P.S.N.Z. and 2006 Odenweller Certificates. Provenance: Hunter

Realized $7,188

Lot 2001 P Die proof of the original Chalon Head essay by Perkins, Bacon & Co. engraved by William Humphreys, half-length portrait with engine-turned background and ornamental circular surround in black on wove paper, 96 x 77mm, showing complete die sinkage, Extremely Fine and exquisite example of engraving. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500 The first stamps of New Zealand are notable for their beautiful classical design, which incorporates the half-length portrait of Queen Victoria based on the full-length portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon, R.A. Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co., the stamps were engraved by William Humphrys. There are approximately six examples of the Chalon head essay known. This is one of the larger margined examples. Interestingly, the Bartrop collection (Robson Lowe, October 24, 1984, lot 1009) contained a similar type essay, which differed in that there were no dividing circular lines between the portrait and the surrounding engine turning.

Realized $12,075

Lot 2196 2d deep blue (SG 67e), early printing as evidenced by the sharp impression bereft of any plate wear and in distinctive deep blue color, large example with serrations all around, showing portions of three adjoining stamps, crisply tied by "15" on 1862 (11 June) envelope from Nelson to Wellington (16.6), Extremely Fine and exemplary example of this rare separation. Campbell Paterson A2d(2)V. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500 Expertization: 1987 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.

Realized $9,200

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