Auction 333-341 Western Australia & Great Britain - Day 3

Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-Mar): 28 c. on 48 c. rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example in a pale shade, showing variety "Surcharge Double", one or two blunted perfs. at lower left mentioned for accuracy, cancelled by part numeral obliterator handstamp in black. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2000) Gi = £ 3'000. Provenance: Collection Edward M. Gilbert, Spink & Harmers of New York, London, 15-16 June 2005, lot 410.