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Auction: 12013 - The Collector's Series sale
Lot: 706

Prince Edward Island First Issue 1861 (1 Jan.) Perforation 9 Charles Whiting Essays of 1860 In vermilion with uncleared name and duty plate and large surround on brownish paper (72x71mm.), diagonal crease and other small defects. Extremely rare. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 Note: There is one other example of this essay in vermilion in private hands (ex Carr and Cusworth) and an example in black is noted. The only other pair in this and the following colour are in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen

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£550