Lot 171
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 1d rose & 3d blue, Crown CC watermark, o.g., both fresh with bright colors, Very Fine. Scott No. 1-2.SG No. 1-2 £310 ($380).
Realized: $110
Lot 172
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 1d-5sh first issues complete, Crown CC watermark (See website for images), o.g. to part o.g., fresh, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1-5 $1,707.SG No. 1/5 £1,860 ($2,260).
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Realized: $750
Lot 173
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 5s slate, Crown CC watermark, o.g., beautifully centered with full long perforations all around, fresh with rich color, Extremely Fine, rarely encountered so choice; signed Bloch. Scott No. 5.SG No. 5 £950 ($1,150).
Realized: $575
Lot 174 o
Tobago, 1879, Queen Victoria, 5s slate, Crown CC watermark, neat barred "A14" oval cancel, well centered and bold color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 5.SG No. 5 £850 ($1,030).
Realized: $240
Lot 175
Tobago, 1880, Queen Victoria, 4d yellow green, Crown CC watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins and choice centering, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 10.SG No. 10 £325 ($400).
Realized: $90
Lot 176
Trinidad, 1851, Britannia (1d) purple brown, blue & gray issues, marginal blocks of 4, o.g., strong to rich colors, all Very Fine. Scott No. 2-4.SG No. 2//4 £528 ($640).
Lot 177
Trinidad, 1882, Surcharged "Britannia", 1d rosy carmine, bisected, two left halves, in combination with 1882, Manuscript Surcharge on "Britannia", 1d on 6d deep yellow green, surcharge in red, bisected, left and right halves (105a) on cover to Port of Spain, all tied by "Trinidad, Sp 21, 1882" cds's, Very Fine, an interesting use during the 1882 stamp shortage. Scott No. 64a.SG No. 101a Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $190
Lot 178
Virgin Islands, 1879, Queen Victoria, 2½d red brown, corner margin pair with plate "1" imprint, o.g., never hinged (hinged in selvage only), beautifully centered, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, a choice position pair. Scott No. 11.SG No. 25 £240 for hinged ($290).
Realized: $70