Auction 321 - 332 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia, St. Helena, Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Swaziland, Brazil 1843 –1870 - Day 1

Overprinted by Townshend 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, overprinted in green, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double", fresh and fine appearance, minor bend on large part og. Normal for comparison. Scarce Gi = £ 550.rnrnProvenance: Christie's, London, 12 June 1991, lot 130.