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Lot# 4021 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4021 St. Helena

    1868: 1 d. lake, wmk. Crown CC, surcharged ONE PENNY with Thick Bar (B), an unused example error "Imperforate", of good appearance with close to large margins all round, small portion of adjoining stamp at top left, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel type D11), deep shade, very fine with part og. An exceedingly rare stamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Ayre / 'Jamestown', Harmers, London, 8 March 1989, lot 1093.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF