Lot 111
New Britain, 1914-15, 8d on 80pf black and carmine on rose, variety surcharge triple (SG 26g), Setting X, position 1, a stupendous example from the top left corner of the sheet showing three complete impressions of the surcharge and part of a fourth impression at right, bright fresh color, o.g. Very Fine. Rare, only 15 stamps printed, Illustrated in Gibbs, page 90. Michel 11DDD. SG £2,750 ($3,510)
Expertization: Signed Kilian BPP and 1988 Holcombe Certificate.
Provenance: The Marquess of Bute and Robert M. Gibbs
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Realized $4,000 |