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Auction: 23013 - Stamps and Covers of the World: Featuring Superb Mauritius, the "Claremont" Collection of South West Africa and the Charles Freeland Collection of Virgin Islands
Lot: 1538

(x) Virgin Islands
1899 Virgin of the Lilies Issue
Issued Stamps
A range including ½d. to 5/- set of eight overprinted "specimen" with some additional values including 1d. to 5/- additionally handstamped "ultramar" by Portuguese receiving authority; ½ to 5/- in mint blocks of four and used singles; ½d. mint block of six (2x3) and two singles on piece both and showing both value errors; and 7d. showing cracked plate flaw between "v" and "e". Condition generally fine. S.G. 43-50, £1,300+

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£450

Starting price
£280