Lot
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Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 15¢ scarlet, complete setting of 25 showing raised "E" variety on position 22 (119a), vibrant color on bright paper, o.g., never hinged except corner stamps and pos. 23 lightly hinged, pos. 5 with h.r., Very Fine. Newf. Spec. Nos. 119, 119a $12,480+. Scott Nos. 128, 128b $8,155+.
ONE OF ONLY 6 RECORDED COMPLETE INTACT SETTINGS OF 25 OF THE 1920 3¢ ON 15¢ NARROW-BAR SURCHARGE ISSUE.
There were only 125 blocks of 25 surcharged before the bars were widened. Patrons were limited to five stamps, so this block was either bought by a postal clerk or by a business house under special permit.
Realized: $2,700