Lot 289 New Zealand (C) SG#305 1d Carmine Zealandia, 1902 Universal Penny Postage Issue, A Fine Used Single, Thin Cowan Paper, Waterlow Plate, Perf 14x11, Star & NZ Wmk.

A fine used single of the 1d carmine Zealandia from the 1902 Universal Penny Postage Issue, thin Cowan paper, Waterlow plate, perf 14x11, Star & NZ wmk.

Gibbons values this at £120, so we estimate it at $60. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 5/10

Cancellation: 10/10