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  • Lot# : 3478 Virgin Islands

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    Surcharged in Antigua 1888 (July): "4D" in violet on 1 s. black & rose-carmine on toned paper, perf. 15, an unused horizontal pair showing variety "Surcharge Inverted" on first stamp and second stamp surcharge upright; of fresh colour, typically mottled and browned large part og. An outstanding and very famous pair. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 55'000.rnNote: This pair was illustrated on the front of the Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth Part One catalogue in 1979.rnProvenance: Collection T. Charlton-Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1890; Collection Cecil Donne.rn 
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 44,000 CHF