Lot 107
New Britain, 1914-15, 5d on 50pf black and purple on buff, variety surcharge double, one inverted (SG 25g), a splendid example of this rarity from the top of the sheet, bright color and paper, o.g. Extremely Fine. Michel 10DK. SG £3,250 ($4,140)
ONLY FOUR UNUSED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED.
Expertization: 1959 B.P.A. Certificate.
Provenance: The Marquess of Bute and Robert M. Gibbs
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Realized $10,500 |