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  • Lot# : 2678 Montserrat

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    Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused example in this rich shade from the first printing, showing Plate variety from Position 26: with "I" of ANTIGUA with coloured splash at base and re-entry on "PENCE" and an additional vertical line between the right hand frame-lines (discovered by Dr. J. Morton-Evans), fresh and very fine, large part og. A very rare stamp, believed to have been just one sheet printed, possibly as a Colour Trial (see Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia page 85) and abandoned due to the 'Montserrat' not being clearly seen on the blue-green background: if this theory is correct then obviously this variety is unique. Cert. RPSL (1963) Gi = £ 1'300.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry,Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 814.rnrnrnrnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF