Lot# 739 - Auction 284 - 290

Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. 1, a used example of excellent rich colour, chocolate group with less of the 'sandy' appearance of the Burnt Sienna yet not dark enough for the true 'chocolate' shade, large margins on three sides, just touched at left, cancelled by target handstamp in black. A very fine stamp. Opinion Holcombe (1997) Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.