Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 6016 - Stamps & Covers of the World/The D J Norris Collection of Ceylon
Lot: 1112

x Newfoundland The "cancelled" Obliterator In August 1861 the printers, Perkins, Bacon & Co., provided six examples of each stamp in their possession to Ormond Himm (the eldest son of Rowland Hill) for members of his family. These fascinating stamps and the story behind their appearance, have been fully described by Peter Jaffé in his book, "cancelled" by Perkins Bacon — 5d. Venetian red with good to large margins, neatly cancelled by part "cancelled" obliterator, fine. Extremely rare, one of two recorded examples, the other being in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen. S.G. 13, £8500. Photo Estimate £ 3,000-4,000Note: This stamp is from position1 in the vertical block of six. provenance: Robert Pratt, October 1986 Peter Jaffé

Sold for
£8,500