Lot# 9182 - Auction 274-283

Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-March): TEN CENTS on 16 c. pale violet, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, a used example of fine delicate colour, lightly cancelled by manuscript pen stroke and part "A" Colombo obliterator handstamp. A very scarce stamp, especially so as unused examples are nigh on unobtainable. Cert. RPSL (2006) Gi = £ 1'700.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Fernland', Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 293.