Lot
220 P
Newfoundland, 1897, 1¢ Red Surcharge proof sheet, complete Type A, B, C overprint sheet setting of 50 (10 x 5) on buff paper, some edge flaws mostly at corners, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 75E-77E. Newf. Spec. Nos. TS1-TS3 dpl $3,500.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED RED "ONE CENT" SURCHARGE PROOF SHEETS.
At least 16 trial settings of 50 in red were made, and 8 in red and black. Black was the final color selection. Trials were not valid for postage but Bond gave copies to staff. When Robinson took over he said he would have destroyed them! E.R. Krippner obtained rare red proof settings from an official. This red proof setting was purchased at the estate sale of his daughter.
References: Illustrated in Walsh's Specialized Newfoundland Catalog on page 106.
Realized: $850