Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1881 (Jan 1): Locally surcharged "2½" on 6 d. black, Setting 3, surcharge Type 17, an unused example with typically nibbed perfs. but of good rich colour, natural tiny paper wrinkle, unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1953) Gi = £ 4'000.rn