Lot
258 
Turks Islands, 1881, Queen Victoria, 2½d on 1s lilac, Type 17, o.g., strong bold color, attractively centered especially for the issue, Very Fine, one of the finest examples of this notoriously difficult issue; with 1951 Friedl certificate. Scott No. 20. SG No. 27 £4,000 ($4,760).
A RARE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1881 2½D ON 1S LILAC ISSUE.
Realized: $1,800