Losnr. 4602 - 234.-243. Auktion

Overprinted "V.R. / Transvaal" 1878 (March 20): New Printings on blued paper, 6 d. blue on blued, rouletted 15½-16, Setting III, the exceptional used example with large margins all round, variety "Overprint Omitted", lightly cancelled by "1" numeral obliterator of Pretoria in black. Tiny spots but a truly great rarity so fine: the crease mentioned on the certificate being a) harsh, and b) imperceptible. Cert. BPA (1973) Gi = £ 3'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection Davis Crocker, RL, London, 5 Nov 1980, lot 1274.rn                        Collection Dr. Alan Drysdall, Spink, London, 1 March 2006, lot 1263.rnrn