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Auction: 11026 - The Chartwell Collection - British Empire
Lot: 132

Turks Islands The 1881 Provisionals The Turks Islands joined the U.P.U. on 1st. January 1881 and it became necessary to provide a supply on 1/2d. and 4d. stamps following the revision of postal rates. The 2 1/2d. surcharge was required to cover the rate for commercial papers. The surcharges were prepared and applied locally and comprise a variety of different settings. Halfpenny Setting 11, " 1/2" [2] on 1/- dull blue, fresh unused with traces of gum. A fine example of this exceptionally rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1954). S.G. 24a, £18,000 Estimate £ 8,000-10,000

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