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Auction: 22010 - The 'Lionheart' Collection of New Zealand - Part I
Lot: 53

(x) New Zealand
Printed in Auckland by J. Richardson
1857-63 On Soft White or Hard Paper, No Watermark
Imperforate

2d. deep ultramarine, strip of three from the right of the sheet and with portions of the adjoining stamps visible at left and upper right, lightly cancelled "1" at Auckland; an exceptional multiple of this rare shade. Odenweller (2006) and R.P.S. (2007) Certificates. S.G. 8a, £3,000+

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,400

Starting price
£1800