Lot# 3072 - Auction 250-256

1855 (August): 1 d. red-brown on very blued paper, Die II, Alphabet III, wmk. Small Crown, perf. 14, lettered KC, a used example showing the "Gothic K", lightly cancelled by London numeral obliterator in black. An abnormal issue, a few sheets only were produced on the remaining Small Crown paper from the first plates of Alphabet III (22-27). Two slightly nibbed perforations at base mentioned for accuracy only, a fine example of a very scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1969) Gi C7h = £ 1'100.rnrn