Lot 70077 – 2d. blue, latest Impression, position 2, tied by target “6” of Poudre d’Or, on cover to Port Louis

2d. blue, latest Impression, position 2, tied by target “6” of Poudre d’Or, on cover to Port Louis with Paudre d’Or boxed cachet, some staining and ink corrosion damage; according to Petřík “Extremely rare cancel”; a most desirable showpiece (S.G.25a, from £11’250 as singe on cover)

Expertise: Cert. Diena (1963).

Provenance: Burrus, Kanai and Chand 2000 (Exhibited at British Library)

Correction to printed catalogue: Stamp is position 2 and not pos.7 “PENOE”