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Auction: 6031 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1719

Labuan 1881 (June) "Eight/Cents" on 12c. Carmine First Setting [2], variety surcharge inverted, fine unused with part original gum. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1938). S.G. 15b, £11,000. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000Note: Only one sheet of ten had the surcharge inverted, of which a pair from the right of the sheet is in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen.

Sold for
£5,800