Lot 60563 – 1883 48c pale-brown, wmk crown CA, “Trial Perforation 12” two known examples exist

1883 48c pale-brown, wmk crown CA, “Trial Perforation 12”, mint, part original gum, nicely centred, vibrant colour, slight trimming across base, fine example of this extraordinarily rare trial; unlisted although recognised as a Ceylon rarity, having been in the collections of the eminent collectors of this region; the finer of the two known; cert. RPSL (2008); ex GP Bailey, Isleham and Fernlands.