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NEW ZEALAND 1857 (USED) SG26

Stock code: P09004458 | SG number: 26

£4,750

1857-63 1s blue-green on soft white paper, no wmk, serrated perf about 18 at Nelson, neatly cancelled by part '15' numeral (of Nelson). A remarkably fine example of this rarity, with lovely colour and complete separations. (cat £6500).

NEW ZEALAND 1862 (USED) SG44var

Stock code: P10108336 | SG number: 44var

£225

1862 1s (emerald-) green, wmk large star, imperforate with good to mostly large margins, lightly cancelled. Small thin spot but very fine appearance. An attractive and scarce shade. CP A6d(2). (cat £325+. CP $1500)

NEW ZEALAND 1862 (USED) SG44var

Stock code: P10108337 | SG number: 44var

£175

1862 1s (bluish) green, wmk large star, imperforate with good to mostly large margins, used with part numeral. Minor thins but fine appearance with deep colour. CP A6d (1). (cat £325+. CP $1500).

NEW ZEALAND 1862 (COVER) SG53

Stock code: P10108344 | SG number: 53

£950

1862 (DE 30) outer wrapper from Auckland to London, franked by 1862 6d black-brown, wmk large star, rouletted 7 at Auckland, an enormous example with portions of adjoining stamp on three sides and showing virtually complete separations, tied by light '1' numeral which leaves portrait largely clear. Despatch and arrival backstamps, the latter (MR 23 63) in red. The wrapper a little soiled and wrinkled, but neat and a rare stamp on cover. Holcombe cert (1995).

NEW ZEALAND 1862 (USED) SG78

Stock code: P10108346 | SG number: 78

£325

1862 1s dull (bluish) green, wmk large star, perf 13 at Dunedin, neatly cancelled by part 'JN 1? 64' cds of Dunedin. Typical centring and one short perf but fine colour and much above average. (cat £425).

NEW ZEALAND 1863 (COVER) SG86

Stock code: P07804761 | SG number: 86

£1,950

1863 (MR 13) cover to Scotland endorsed 'via Marseille', franked with 1862-63 1s deep green on pelure paper, with close to large margins, tied by barred numeral '17' of Lyttelton, with fine Lyttelton cds alongside. Reverse with Christchurch transit (Mar 13) and Edinburgh arrival (MY 16). Stamp with slight creasing but a rare imperforate stamp on cover. Neat and attractive. BPA Certs (2007 & 2012), the second issued after re-examination, following a variant opinion from a third party.

NEW ZEALAND 1864 (UNUSED) SG97

Stock code: P10108345 | SG number: 97

£650

1864 1d carmine-vermilion, wmk 'NZ', imperforate with close to large margins, part o.g. Slight wrinkling but much above average. Scarce. (cat £950).

NEW ZEALAND 1864 (COVER) SG108

Stock code: P09004461 | SG number: 108

£475

1864 (OC 12) cover from Picton to Devon, franked by 1864 6d red-brown, wmk 'NZ', perf 12½, tied by 'PICTON' in circle of bars and crisp despatch cds, which leave portrait clear. London and Dartmouth (DE 23 64) backstamps. Trivial marks and cover bends, but a most attractive single franking, the stamp of lovely fresh colour.

NEW ZEALAND 1864 (UNUSED) SG110

Stock code: P10108818X | SG number: 110

£4,000

1864-67 1d carmine-vermilion, wmk large star, perf 12½ (comb), a block of 18 (6x3) with fine colour and virtually full o.g. (four stamps unmounted). Odd imperfections (minor gum thins and tone, a little re-inforcement) and R2/6 with corner defect, but a rare and most attractive multiple, remarkably well-centred considering the irregularities of both the comb and the plate layout. Ex Gerald Ellott.

NEW ZEALAND 1864 (PROOF) SG113

Stock code: P10108823 | SG number: 113

£1,950

1864 2d blue, worn state of plate I, imperforate plate proof on thick unwmkd wove, block of 18 (9x2) comprising rejoined blocks of 8 and 10 from R19-20/4-12. Four pinholes (only two affecting impressions), some vertical creases and the right hand pair touched at right, but a spectacular and important multiple, taken from the sheet printed by Davies for despatch to Perkins Bacon, with a request for a new plate for this value. Ex Stanley and Boker.

NEW ZEALAND 1867 (COVER) SG115,122

Stock code: P09004462 | SG number: 115,122

£550

1867 (FE 19) cover from Dunedin to Scotland, with printed 'Via Marseilles' (and M/S endorsement 'and Suez') at upper left, franked at 10d rate by 1864-67 2d blue (plate II) horizontal pair and 6d red-brown (towards brown), wmk large star, perf 12½, tied by two very fine strikes of 'DUNEDIN/'O' in oval of bars' duplex. Minor cover wrinkles but a most attractive cover, the stamps in lovely deep shades.

NEW ZEALAND 1864 (USED) SG115a

Stock code: P10108821 | SG number: 115a

£950

1864-7 2d blue (plate II), wmk large star, perf 12½, a splendid range of 21 examples from different positions of the lower part of the plate, as retouched by James Macgregor Lloyd in late 1867, comprising R18/3 fresh large part o.g., and R14/8, 16/10, 17/1 & 2, 17/10, 18/2, 18/4, 18/6, 18/9, R19/1, 6, 9, 12, '13' and R20/2, 5, 7 - 10, used. Odd tones and imperfections, but mostly fine to very fine, with a good range of shades and some fine cancels. A fascinating study, neatly arranged on two pages. [Plate II was introduced in December 1865, but subsequent damage to the nickel plating led to the need for retouching]. (cat £1325).

NEW ZEALAND 1871 (COVER) SG122

Stock code: P10108817 | SG number: 122

£150

1871 (MR 30) cover from Hokitika to Berkshire, endorsed 'Via San Francisco', franked by 1864-67 6d red-brown, wmk large star, perf 12½, tied by very fine 'HOKITIKA/C-21' duplex. Backstamps of Christchurch (AP 1). Abingdon (MY 30) and Steventon (MY 31 71). Some cover faults (peripheral soiling and creasing, partly missing flap), still neat, with a fine stamp and scarce cancel. Ex Bartrop.

NEW ZEALAND 1871 (COVER) SG122a

Stock code: P10114692 | SG number: 122a

£175

1871 (JY 8) cover from Wellington to Nottingham, endorsed 'via Sans [sic] Francisco', franked by 1864-67 6d brown, wmk large star, perf 12½, tied by PERFECT strike of 'WELLINGTON/070' duplex. Arrival backstamp (also superb !) of 'SP 4 71'. Unobtrusive vertical cover fold at left, still an exceptional single franking.

NEW ZEALAND 1872 (USED) SG138a

Stock code: P10108822 | SG number: 138a

£550

1872 2d vermilion, no wmk, perf 12½, range of eight different retouched positions, comprising R17/1, R18/3, 4, 7, 8, R19/7 and R20/3 & 6, used. R20/6 with unobtrusive crease, otherwise fine to very fine with some attractive cancels. Far above average for such a study, and difficult to assemble. Neatly mounted on page. (cat £680).

NEW ZEALAND 1872 (UNUSED) SG139

Stock code: P09004465X | SG number: 139

£6,950

1872 4d orange-yellow, no wmk, perf 12½, right marginal BLOCK OF TWENTY (4x5) with brilliant colour and full o.g. (hinged on three stamps only, the remainder unmounted). Some insconsequential wrinkles and gum tone specks mentioned for accuracy but a magnificent and very rare multiple. Ex 'Chalon' (RL 12/11/68/ lot 248) and Currie (RL 2/3/66, lot 322a). (N.B. In the Feb 2006 Baillie sale a block of 4 of this stamp realised £2070, a block of 34 £14950).

NEW ZEALAND 1872 (USED) SG142

Stock code: P10102653 | SG number: 142

£325

1872 2d vermilion, wmk lozenges, nicely centred and very lightly cancelled. Typical rough perfs and minor traces of toning but well above average with very fresh colour. Scarce. (cat £500).

NEW ZEALAND 1875 (UNUSED) SG150

Stock code: P10112329 | SG number: 150

£225

1875 (Jan) ½d pale dull rose, wmk star, perf nearly 12, block of 4, brilliant large part o.g. (lower pair very lightly hinged). Some gum wrinkling, and typical centring, still a fine and scarce block. (cat £280+)

NEW ZEALAND 1880 (COVER) SG181,183

Stock code: P11207009 | SG number: 181,183

£95.00

1880 (29 JY) cover from Dunedin to Thurso, Scotland, endorsed 'Via Col. Brind' for Brindisi route, franked at 8d rate by 1878 2d rose and 6d blue, tied by two strikes of 'DUNEDIN/D' duplex. Minor peripheral tones but neat and attractive.

NEW ZEALAND 1890 (PROOF) SG210

Stock code: P06709389 | SG number: 210

£195

1890 2½d, the new value, imperforate plate proof in red-brown on wmk 12c paper, block of 4 with margin at right. Minor wrinkles but a very scarce multiple. Ex 'Midas' (Sotheby 11/12/89, lot 130).

NEW ZEALAND 1891 (UNUSED) SG221e

Stock code: P12307271 | SG number: 221e

£550

1891-95 3d pale orange-yellow, perf 10, block of 4 with sepia adverts on reverse (two different 'SUNLIGHT SOAP', 'BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS' and 'PATENT ODOURLESS WATERPROOFS'), fresh large part o.g. Horizontal separation and re-inforcement, and upper pair with faint bend, but rare in a block. (cat £640+).

NEW ZEALAND 1891 (UNUSED) SG223a

Stock code: P12307279 | SG number: 223a

£125

1891-95 5d olive-black, perf 10, with brown-purple advert on reverse ('TRUEBRIDGE MILLER & REICH. WELLINGTON. CONTRACTORS FOR ADVERTISING ON STAMPS & TELEGRAMS.'), large part o.g. One toned perf and slight gum disturbance, still fresh and desirable. (cat £190).

NEW ZEALAND 1891 (UNUSED) SG223a

Stock code: P12307273 | SG number: 223a

£160

1891-95 5d olive-black, perf 10, with brown-purple advert on reverse ('BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS INCREASES THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE VOICE'), fresh large part o.g. Minor gum disturbance but far above average. Scarce. (cat £190).

NEW ZEALAND 1891 (UNUSED) SG224be

Stock code: P12307280 | SG number: 224be

£250

1891-95 6d brown (die II), perf 10, with brown-red advert on reverse ('SUNLIGHT SOAP' with sun-face), part o.g. (a little disturbed). One short perf but very scarce in unused condition. (cat £375).

NEW ZEALAND 1891 (UNUSED) SG225

Stock code: P12307281 | SG number: 225

£175

1891-95 8d blue, perf 10, horizontal pair with brown-purple adverts on reverse ('FOR CARPETS & FLOORCLOTHS W. STRANGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH' and '10 GOLD MEDALS TO SUNLIGHT SOAP'), fresh large part o.g. Hinge mark on face but fine.

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (PROOF) SG248

Stock code: P08913573 | SG number: 248

£450

1898 2d pictorial, Waterlow printer's sample in indigo, complete miniature sheet of 9, perf 12½, each unit with small punched hole and 'WATERLOW & SONS LTD/ SPECIMEN' diagonal opt in black (Samuel type WS1). Rare and lovely.

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (PROOF) SG250

Stock code: P06709395 | SG number: 250

£350

1898 2½d 'WAKATIPU', colour trial in purple-slate, perf 14½, block of 4, fresh o.g. Only one sheet believed to have existed. Some reinforcement but most attractive. Ex 'Midas' (Sotheby 11/12/89, lot 285).

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (PROOF) SG250

Stock code: P09003375 | SG number: 250

£195

1898 2½d blue 'WAKATIPU', Waterlow imperforate plate proof on ungummed wove, a block of 4 with good to large margins except close at lower left. Scarce and attractive.

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (UNUSED) SG254

Stock code: P11205699 | SG number: 254

£48.00

1898 6d green 'Kiwi', Waterlow printing, brilliant o.g. Couple of short perfs, still an attractive well-centred example, in a shade towards 'Grass-green'. (cat £65+).

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (PROOF) SG256

Stock code: P08913590 | SG number: 256

£425

1898 9d pictorial, Waterlow printer's sample in purple-brown on toned paper, complete miniature sheet of 9, perf 12½, each unit with small punched hole and diagonal 'WATERLOW & SONS LD/SPECIMEN' (Samuel type WS3) die-stamped in blue. Minor marks in top margin, still most attractive and rare.

NEW ZEALAND 1898 (UNUSED) SG257

Stock code: P07811101 | SG number: 257

£195

1898 Waterlow printing 1s vermilion, left marginal block of 4, part o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Vertical separation and re-inforcement, with a short perf at lower right, still a scarce and attractive multiple. Exceptionally fresh, with the lower left stamp very fine. (cat £300+)

NEW ZEALAND 1899 (PROOF) SG260/7

Stock code: P09003377 | SG number: 260/7

£1,100

1899 Government Printing Office imperforate plate proofs on wove, 2½d in deep blue (vertical pair), 3d indigo (horizontal pair), 6d slate-violet (single), 9d in carmine, mauve and deep purple (each in a vertical pair), the pairs all side marginal. Most attractive and rare.

NEW ZEALAND 1899 (UNUSED) SG268

Stock code: P07811105 | SG number: 268

£195

1899-1903 1s red, no wmk, perf 11, block of 4, o.g. Typical centring, still an attractive multiple. (cat £240+)

NEW ZEALAND 1902 (UNUSED) SG297

Stock code: P07800234 | SG number: 297

£325

1902(Jan) 1d carmine, Cowan thin, hard paper, no wmk, perf 14 x 11, block of 4, fresh o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Upper right stamp with small perf fault, but a scarce multiple. (cat £440+).

NEW ZEALAND 1902 (UNUSED) SG313a

Stock code: P11205735 | SG number: 313a

£32.00

1902-07 8d steel-blue, wmk 43, perf 11, brilliant o.g. Typical perfs and centring, but very fresh. (cat £42).

NEW ZEALAND 1902 (UNUSED) SG329

Stock code: P11203113 | SG number: 329

£150

1902-07 5s deep red, wmk 43 sideways (reversed), perf 14, o.g. Trivial corner bend and trace of toning on a couple of perfs at top, still very fresh with wonderful colour. (cat £200).

NEW ZEALAND 1902 (UNUSED) SG329b

Stock code: P11207603 | SG number: 329b

£200

1902-07 5s dull red, wmk 43 sideways, perf 14, brilliant o.g. Typical perfs and centring but wonderfully fresh.

NEW ZEALAND 1907 (UNUSED) SG378

Stock code: P11205771 | SG number: 378

£175

1907-08 3d brown 'Huia', reduced format, perf 14x13, 13½ (comb), block of 4, brilliant o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Some short perfs at right, still a lovely block. (cat £220+).

NEW ZEALAND 1907 (UNUSED) SG379

Stock code: P11205772 | SG number: 379

£90.00

1907-08 4d blue and yellow-brown/bluish, perf 14x13, 13½ (comb), block of 4, fresh large part o.g. Odd short perfs at left barely detract. (cat £120+).

NEW ZEALAND 1936 (UNUSED) SG390b

Stock code: P12306191 | SG number: 390b

£495

1936-42 3s chocolate and yellow-brown, wmk 98, perf 12½, lower left corner block of 4 with plate number '1', very fine unmounted o.g. Very scarce positional multiple. (CP L14e[4] $1400).

NEW ZEALAND 1909 (UNUSED) SG396

Stock code: P06709189 | SG number: 396

£750

1909-12 4d orange, line perf 14, complete folded sheet of 120 (12x10) with sheet number '84578', unmounted o.g. Minor gum creasing and odd gum tone spots but overall remarkably fine and fresh. A rare survival. (cat £2400+)

NEW ZEALAND 1909 (UNUSED) SG407

Stock code: P11205780 | SG number: 407

£150

1909-26 'Dominion' 1d rose-carmine, 'De La Rue' unsurfaced paper with toned gum, fine o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Uncommon.

NEW ZEALAND 1909 (UNUSED) SG408

Stock code: P11205781 | SG number: 408

£50.00

1909-26 'Dominion' 1d bright carmine, De La Rue chalk-surfaced paper with W43 sideways, block of 4, fine o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Three stamps show marginal letter wmk only.

NEW ZEALAND 1909 (UNUSED) SG410x/c

Stock code: P11205783 | SG number: 410x/c

£100

1909-26 'Dominion' 1d deep carmine, 'Cowan' chalk-surfaced paper with reversed wmk, block of 4 showing 'Feather flaw' on upper left stamp (Plate 12, R3/1), fresh large part o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Scarce.

NEW ZEALAND 1909 (UNUSED) SG411

Stock code: P11205784 | SG number: 411

£140

1909-26 'Dominion' 1d rose-carmine, 'Wiggins Teape' paper, block of 4, fresh large part o.g. (lower pair unmounted). Uncommon.

NEW ZEALAND 1915 (PROOF) SG416/29

Stock code: P09011530 | SG number: 416/29

£650

1915-30 Perkins Bacon imperforate plate proofs blocks of 4 in colours rather different from those adopted, comprising 1½d slate-black, 2d deep purple, 3d brown, 4d orange, 4½d brown-olive, 7½d reddish brown, each opt 'COLOUR PRINT', on ungummed paper with wide-spaced 'Pictorial' wmk (leaving one pair in each block without wmk). Odd minor marks but a rare and attractive group. (N.B. There were no such 'Colour Print' blocks above the 2½d value in the 'Midas' or Baillie collections).

NEW ZEALAND 1915 (USED) SG422/f

Stock code: P07810075 | SG number: 422/f

£325

1915-30 4d bright violet, well-centred block of 9 showing both perfs se-tenant (the upper block of 6 perf 14x13½, lower row 14x14½), neatly cancelled by 'OPOTIKI' cds, dated '26 OC 20'. Minor blemishes (faint creasing, bottom centre stamp with trace of toning), still an attractive and very scarce commercially used multiple. (cat £420+)

NEW ZEALAND 1915 (UNUSED) SG431/ca

Stock code: P06709200 | SG number: 431/ca

£350

1915-30 1½d grey-slate, wmk 43, provisional issue on 'pictorial' paper, complete sheet of 120 (12x10) with partial plate number '14' (CP $400), some marginal annotations in red ink but unmounted o.g. Shows second and seventh columns entirely without wmk, and perf 14x13½ (top four rows) and 14x14½ (bottom six rows) se-tenant, giving SG 431 x30, 431a x6, 431b x50, 431ba x10, 431c x10, and 431ca x2. Some imperfections (marginal wrinkling, gum tone spots), but fine appearance and a fascinating item for study. (cat £604+).

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