Lot# 4400 - Auction 250-256

Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a rich deep shade, good even margins all round, superbly cancelled by numeral "6" in black of AROUCA. Slightest ironed bend not detracting from appearance, nor mentioned on certificates. A rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1945), BPA (1995) Gi = £ 1'900.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock; Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 6069.