Lot 1751 ()
Cape of Good Hope, 1861 "Wood Block", 1d vermilion, without gum, margins mostly ample to touching at bottom right, strong bold color, light pressed crease, F.-V.F. appearance, an attractive and extremely rare unused example of the 1861 1d Woodblock Provisional issue. Scott No. 7.SG No. 13 £17,000 ($20,910).
Realized: $950