New Zealand 1902-07 5d red-brown, watermark 43 sideways (to right from back), perforations 11, SG311.
A well-centred block of 4, from R3/4/7-8, showing Campbell Paterson listed plate variety "clear line of almost horizontal dots at head of Otira Gorge" on upper right stamp (R3/8).
A brilliant quality mint block with original gum, (the lower pair unmounted mint).
A scarce and lovely block, being the discovery example for the Campbell Paterson listing (New Zealand Campbell Paterson catalogue number EV13h, unpriced), with enlarged drawing.
A beautiful philatelic display piece of one of the most attractive of the early New Zealand pictorial issues depicting Otira Gorge and Mount Ruapehu.
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