NEW ZEALAND 1878 2s deep rose 'First sideface', SG185 Literary A fabulous display piece

A fabulous display piece

Mint never hinged

This is a rare chance to own two in one

These were the last stamps inscribed “VAN DIEMENS LAND

when he was four years old

NEW ZEALAND 1878 2s deep rose 'First sideface', SG185 Literary A fabulous display pieceNew Zealand 1874 78 'First sideface' 2s deep rose, neatly cancelled by large part 'DUNED(IN)' circular date stamp. A fine used example. Typical centring, but an interesting example, clearly showing a double strike of the perforating comb at top and sides. A scarce Victorian New Zealand stamp. These stamps were first issued in 1874 with the change in design to the more conventional side view of the Queen. Prior to this the "Chalon Head" stamps showed