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The “Walter Bickly” Collection of Labuan and North Borneo Labuan, 1885 (July) Surcharge - contd.
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“2 Cents” on 16c. blue, variety surcharge double, cancelled by rather heavy oval of bars though both impressions are clearly visible; some perfs cut off at foot otherwise fine. Extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate No. 13,031, not present. Sc. 27a; S.G. 25a, £7000. Photo
£2,500-3,000
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“2 Cents” on 16c. blue, [4], variety “2” inserted by hand, unused without gum; slight central thinning and a fraction soiled otherwise fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate No. 72,036, not present. Unlisted in Scott; S.G. 25b, £1800. Photo
£300-400
1885 (SEPT.) SURCHARGE 81
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“2 Cents” on 8c. carmine, a complete sheet (5x2), the stamps unmounted, the selvedge with some heavy hinge remnants, fine and of fresh appearance. Sc. 28; S.G. 26/26a, £735+
£300-400
“2 Cents” on 8c. carmine, a block of four, pair (one thinned) and singles (2, one used), fine. Sc. 28; S.G. 26, £575
£120-150
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