CORINPHILA AUCTIONS 297 - 308 Day 4

Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 15 s. mauve, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of excellent fresh colour, superb large part og. One of the great rarities of British Commonwealth philately. A great rarity and a magnificent stamp - one of just two unused examples known in private hands. Cert. BPA (1962) Gi = £ 11'000.rnrnNote: The collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a single example, described somewhat more correctly as 'pale mauve'.