Lot 126 o
Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d orange vermilion on bluish, early impression, position 3-5, horizontal strip of 3, ringed "1" cancels of Mahebourg, margins large to just touching at bottom right, rich bold color, center stamp with tiny thin and light creasing in right pair, Fine. Scott No. 5.SG No. 7 £22,500 as singles ($26,780).
AN EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1848 1D POST PAID ISSUE FROM THE EARLY IMPRESSION.
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Realized: $4,500