Auction 309-320 - Australian States & Commonwealth British Africa, St. Helena - Day 1

1886/1896: 'Long Stamp' £ 10 bright bronze, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 11½-12½, a sheet marginal block of four with marginal imprint "5/-" and requisition number 000200 at top, of fresh rich colour, cancelled to order in Melbourne with part single ring datestamps in black. A charming and rare multiple Gi = £ 8'000+.rnrnProvenance: Australia Post archives sale; Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 348.