New Zealand

New Zealand 1872 2d. vermilion, no wmk, perf 12.5 (SG 138), right marginal block of 30 (10 x 3) from the top three rows of the sheet, with most stamps in the top row showing evidence of damage to the plate caused by overheating during printing, very fresh colour with virtually full o.g. Some slight inconsequential faults including slight central row crease, nevertheless in a remarkable state of preservation for such a multiple. A rare and impressive showpiece, ex Charles Lathrop Pack (Harmer Rooke NY 7/5/46, lot 366), on his original page.

1872 2d. vermilion, no wmk, perf 12.5 (SG 138), right marginal block of 30 (10 x 3) from the top three rows of the sheet, with most stamps in the top row showing evidence of damage to the plate caused by overheating during printing, very fresh colour with virtually full o.g. Some slight inconsequential faults including slight central row crease, nevertheless in a remarkable state of preservation for such a multiple. A rare and impressive showpiece, ex Charles Lathrop Pack (Harmer Rooke NY 7/5/46, lot 366), on his original page.

Covers and stamps / New Zealand

£2945