Lot# 3618 - Auction 227-233

1885 (Feb-Nov): 1 s. deep blue on blue, optd STAMP DUTY in blue, a fine used example cancelled by "138" numeral obliterator of Hexham in black. A couple of blunted perfs. at right mentioned for accuracy; an exceptional example of an extremely rare stamp with just 8 used examples known (all are from Hexham), all probably emanating from the same sheet. A rarity. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 2'000.