Lot 223 ()
Newfoundland, 1897, 1¢ on 3¢ gray lilac, Type A trial surcharge in red and black, rich color, strong surcharges, no gum, Fine and rare. Scott Nos. 75 var.Newf. Spec. Nos. TS4 $1,250.
The 3¢ 1890 Victoria was available and used for surcharging. Research indicates that 190 total trials were made in red, or red and black. This.
Realized: $525