Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Great Britain & British Commonwealth - Day 3

1886 (Dec 3): Long Stamps 'Postage & Revenue', the set from 2 s. 6 d. mauve to £ 20 claret, wmk. Crown SA sideways (excl. £ 3 which is upright), perf. 10 with £ 3 and £ 5 perf. 11½; being the complete set of 13 values overprinted large "SPECIMEN" (18.5 x 2.5 mm.) in black (the £ 5 brown unknown with this Specimen handstamp), all being very fresh and fine with large part og. A magnificent and rare set, with the £ 15 and £ 20 adhesives catalogued at £ 85'000+ unused without the "Specimen" overprint, all in lustrous fresh colours. Cert. Ceremuga (2013).