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Auction: 1016 - Important Stamps & Covers
Lot: 103

x New Zealand 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 12 1/2, 1d. orange-vermilion vertical pair, variety imperforate between, both neatly cancelled "9" at New Plymouth, an unsuccessful attempt has been made to perforate between the stamps at right leaving two blind perfs. and a very small tear. The only recorded example and a major exhibition item. R.P.S. of New Zealand (2002) and R.P.S. of Victoria (2009) Certificates. C.P. A1m(3)(W) and the example on which their listing was based; S.G. 111 var. Estimate £ 17,500-20,000 Note: This pair is described and illustrated in "The Postage Stamps of New Zealand: 1855-1873, The Chalon Head Issues" by Robert P. Odenweller, page 136

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£16,000