Status International - Sale 394

1890 BEA Co opt QV 4a on 5d dull purple & blue, opt CANCELLED (GB type 14). Stamp superb fresh MNH, LL cnr marginal, pristine never hinged original gum. Scott 3(var). SG 3 cat £650 for normal M. This is a special SPECIMEN Inland Revenue reference example of which 12 were made but hardly any have survived. The Simon Greenwood collection did not have any example while his Mint 'CANCELLED' ½a on 1d sold for £3200+! 2024 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P)
Estimate A$5000