Lot
163 S
Great Britain, Govt. Parcels, 1887, Queen Victoria, 6d purple on rose red, no dot under "T", "Specimen" overprint in black, overprint type 9, o.g., never hinged, strong color and choice centering, Very Fine and choice, a rare specimen and Official overprint variety combination, catalog value for variety without specimen overprint. Scott Nos. O34S var. SG Nos. O66as. S.G. Spec. Nos. L27as £375 for hinged variety ($450).
Realized: $260