Lot 764 New Zealand #31a 1864 1p orange Chalon, perf 12½, watermark Large Star, with lovely postmark of Stafford, a west coast gold town, sound, fine for issue. (SG #112). Scott CV$100, SOLD for $110 plus premium.
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Lot 801 — New Zealand One penny Dominion overprinted Victoria Land, used, realized $374
Lot 801 New Zealand #131d 1913 1d Dominion overprinted Victoria Land, used JA.18.1913 on Certificate of Authenticity of British Antarctic Expedition (SG A3 £110). There is a horizontal crease in certificate. Scott CV$150, SOLD for $325 plus premium.
Lot 758 — New Zealand 1862 Two pence grey blue Chalon, pelure paper, realized $1495
Lot 758 New Zealand #22a 1862 2d grey blue Chalon, pelure paper, with four full to large margins, fine-very fine. Scott CV$950, SOLD for $1,300 plus premium.
Lot 811 — New Zealand 1967 Eight cent flag pair with red colour missing, realized $920
Lot 811 New Zealand #392a 1967 8c Flag pair with Red Colour Missing, fresh never hinged, fine-very fine centering. Accompanied by RPS New Zealand 1987 certificate “that it is genuine”. Scott CV$750, SOLD for $800 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 750 — New Zealand #7 1857 One penny orange Chalon Used, realized $1323
Another superb stamp from the Leech collection, with a result to match.
Lot 750 New Zealand #7 1857 1p orange Chalon on thick soft white paper, with vertical mesh and full even margins with lovely postmark 17 of Christchurch, very fine. (SG #8). Scott CV$750, SOLD for $1,150 hammer.