Lot 47 o
Barbados, 1878, "Britannia", 1d on half of 5s dull mauve, one curved serif surcharge, one small surcharge, pair, central "Barbados, Mr 9, 78" Second Day of Issue town cancel, strong bold color, well centered with large margins around, Extremely Fine; with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 57e.SG No. 86d £8,500 ($10,120).
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1878 BRITANNIA SE-TENANT 1D CURVED SERIF & SMALL SURCHARGE UNSEVERED PAIR USED ON THE SECOND DAY OF ISSUE.
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