Lot 31117 – 1868-71 5c on 3d Red perf.12 1/2 with “SPECIMEN” overprint (type D5) in black

Stamp of Canada » British Columbia and Vancouver 1868-71 5c on 3d Red perf.12 1/2 with "SPECIMEN" overprint (type D5) in black

Lot 31117 – 1868-71 5c on 3d Red perf.12 1/2 with “SPECIMEN” overprint (type D5) in black

Canada » British Columbia and Vancouver
Price realised
420 GBP
Estimate
400 – 600 GBP
Auction date
Wed 1 Jul 2020 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1868-71 5c on 3d Red perf.12 1/2 with “SPECIMEN” overprint (type D5) in black by De La Rue, part original gum, gum creases, pulled/short perforations at top as often seen, rare

Catalogue ref: SG 23s

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