
Lot
171
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 1d rose & 3d blue, Crown CC watermark, o.g., both fresh with bright colors, Very Fine. Scott No. 1-2.SG No. 1-2 £310 ($380).
Realized: $110


Lot
172
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 1d-5sh first issues complete, Crown CC watermark (See website for images), o.g. to part o.g., fresh, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1-5 $1,707.SG No. 1/5 £1,860 ($2,260).
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Realized: $750

Lot
173
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 5s slate, Crown CC watermark, o.g., beautifully centered with full long perforations all around, fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered so choice; signed Bloch. Scott No. 5.SG No. 5 £950 ($1,150).
Realized: $575

Lot 174 o
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 5s slate, Crown CC watermark, neat barred "A14" oval cancel, well centered and bold color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 5.SG No. 5 £850 ($1,030).
Realized: $240

Lot
175
Tobago, 1880, Queen Victoria, 4d yellow green, Crown CC watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 10.SG No. 10 £325 ($400).
Realized: $90

Lot
176 
Trinidad, 1851, Britannia (1d) purple brown, blue & gray issues, marginal blocks of 4, o.g., strong to rich colors, all Very Fine. Scott No. 2-4.SG No. 2//4 £528 ($640).

Lot
177
Trinidad, 1882, Surcharged "Britannia", 1d rosy carmine, bisected, two left halves, in combination with 1882, Manuscript Surcharge on "Britannia", 1d on 6d deep yellow green, surcharge in red, bisected, left and right halves (105a) on cover to Port of Spain, all tied by "Trinidad, Sp 21, 1882" cds's, Very Fine, an interesting use during the 1882 stamp shortage. Scott No. 64a.SG No. 101a Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $190

Lot
178 
Virgin Islands, 1879, Queen Victoria, 2½d red brown, corner margin pair with plate "1" imprint, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), beautifully centered, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, a choice position pair. Scott No. 11.SG No. 25 £240 for hinged ($290).
Realized: $70
