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Auction: 11026 - The Chartwell Collection - British Empire
Lot: 133

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. Two Pence Halfpenny Setting 6, "2 1/2" (S.G. Type 20) on 1/- lilac with inking flaw at base of neck, very well centred for this stamp, fresh unused with part original gum; small thin though of fine appearance for this very rare stamp. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1962). S.G. 30, £12,000 Estimate £ 3,000-4,000 provenance: Charlton Henry, April 1961 Keeler Cox, Christie´s New York, January 1982

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