Lot# 2870 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
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Lot# : 2870 St. Vincent
1881: Provisional ½ d. surcharged in red on vertical half of 6 d. bright green, perf. 12 centrally, variety an unused "Unsevered Pair" with left hand stamp showing further variety "No Fraction Bar to ½", perfs. irregular at base, of fresh colour and fine, large part og. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger & Lowe on page 53. Extremely rare Gi = £ 4'250.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 175.rnStarting bid : 1,500.00 CHFHammer price : not sold