Corinphila Auktion
The total amount due is payable in Swiss francs. "The purchaser shall pay the sales prices plus 23% commission. Foreign currencies will be accepted to the extent of the amounts credited by a principal Swiss bank; any costs arising from exchange rate differences will be borne by the bidder. In ...more
Lot 1441 Great Britain Post in Madagascar
- SG 23 var
1886: POSTAGE 29½ mm., with Stops, 2 d. rose, rouletted, handstamped "BRITISH CONSULAR MAIL / ANTANANARIVO" in red, initialled in manuscript ink by W.C. Pickersgill, the British Vice-Consul. Typical corner fault where the stamp was removed from the letter with minor ironed bend and two age spots mentioned for full accuracy. This stamp is the discovery example of this great rarity and is entirely unique. Note: This stamp was first reported by W.T. Kiepura of California in Robson Lowe's 'Philatelist' in May 1966, although illustrated the commentary on same was erroneous, the handstamp being red not black. The 3 d. rose with red handstamp is housed in a private collection and cancelled by blue crayon. It is surprising that this stamp remains unlisted by Stanley Gibbons
(app. 10936 EUR, app. 12739 USD)