SEYCHELLES 1901 3c on 16c chestnut and ultramarine, SG38

SEYCHELLES 1901 3c on 16c chestnut and ultramarine, SG38Seychelles 1901 (Aug) 3c on 16c chestnut and ultramarine, type 5 surcharge, upper half sheet of 60 (12x5) with full margins (but the right margin folded back before surcharging and adhering) showing plate number '2' x2, showing repetition of the setting of 30 (6x5) on left and right panes, SG38. A brilliant quality unmounted mint sheet with full original gum (except right column !). Minor perforation folding and trivial marginal separation at centre,

Superb condition piece - beautifully and evenly darkly tones with underlying lustre

showing 'surcharge double one albino'

Very fine hand painted essay in dull lilac and carmine with the details of the design highlighted in Chinese white

The stamps of Great Britain at the time were supplied to the various post offices as they opened

Great Britain 1867 10d pale red-brown Plate 1

This exquisite example of impeccable provenance ranks amongst the finest extant and is unquestionably worthy of the most important of collections

Ltd" (Edition No

type 11 overprint

as well as other essential members of the mission

A large example with complete roulettes on three sides (and imperforate sheet margin at foot as always)

listed at a value of NZ$350+ (approx £180)

80 rose-carmine set of 14