Lot# 4695 - Auction 284 - 290

1884: 10 s. cobalt on white paper, wmk. Anchor, lettered CB, a fine used example in this rare shade, neatly cancelled by "Manchester York St." cds (Oct 24, 1884) in black. Tiny hinge thin at top not affecting the appearance of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1953) Gi K14(1) = £ 8'250.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe Auction 19 Sept. 1956, lot 465; Harmers Auction 7 Nov. 1960, lot 280.