Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1918 (Dec 18): War Tax, 3 d. purple on yellow overprinted in red (Trial Local Overprint), a used block of four on piece, marginal from top of sheet, variety "Overprint Double" on all four stamps, cancelled by 'Turks Islands' cds's (29 Dec 1919) in black. A charming and rare multiple. Cert. BPA (1999) Gi = Unpriced used / unused = £ 1'300.