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Lot# 6451 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6451 Nyassaland British Central Africa

    Surcharged at Blantyre 1895: 1 d. on 2 d. sea-green & vermilion, an unused example showing ONE PENNY surcharge double, without Stop after PENNY, being a Trial of the surcharge utilising an off-centre example of the 2 d., just one sheet of 60 subjects was printed, tied to small piece by part BLANTYRE datestamp in black. Fine for this (see SG footnote), a very scarce Proof Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF