Losnr. 3268 - 250.-256. Auktion

1887 (Jan 1): 1½ d. dull purple & pale green, a used example, variety "Purple part of Design Double", fresh and very clear example of this enormously rare variety which is only known in used condition, cancelled by part 'South Eastern' cds in black leaving the variety clear. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1951), BPA (1997) Gi K29a = £ 9'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. Silkin.rn                   Collection Jeffrey K. Weiss, RL, London, 17 Dec 1996, lot 65.