image

Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 4001 - British Africa
Lot: 865

Sierra Leone — 1/2d. on 11/2d. pale violet, variety "half penny" double (Row 3/2 and 4/2), fresh mint; trivial surface rub at top. The recently discovered and unique example which has led to the S.G. listing. R.P.S. Certificate (2002). S.G. 39c, unpriced. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000 Note: An article by Philip Beale on this remarkable discovery appeared in the London Philatelist, Jan./Feb. 2003, a copy of which accompanies this lot

Sold for
£3,200