Lot# 4005 - Auction 250-256

Manuscript Provisional 1886: 1 d. orange Revenue stamp, overprinted in manuscript diagonally reading "Postage" in black ink, a used example cancelled clearly by large part "Grenada / C" handstamp of Sauteurs. An exceptional example of this very rare provisional (see footnote in SG under Gi. 29). Dealer's violet marking just showing through at base of 'C' of cancellation noted for accuracy only. A very rare stamp with just three examples recorded in black ink. For further information see the article by W. Danforth Walker RDP enclosed with the lot. Cert. APS (2006) Gi = £ 10'000.