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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1221

Mauritius 1848-59 Barnard Post Paid Issue Earliest Impressions 2d. deep blue on yellowish paper, [5], large well-balanced margins, fresh unused without gum, wonderful rich colour; trace of a diagonal crease towards lower right corner, in no way detracting from the superb appearance of this stunning-looking stamp. An outstanding example of this very rare classic. R.P.S. Certificate (1948) when submitted by H.E. Wingfield & Co. S.G. 5, £42,000. Photo Estimate £ 18,000-20,000

Sold for
£25,000