Lot
259 
Turks Islands, 1881, Queen Victoria, 2½d on 6d black, Type 18, surcharge double, position 1, o.g., showing clear full second surcharge strike, bold color, small central thin and trivial surface blemish at right, Fine appearance; with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 19a. SG No. 28a £18,000 ($21,420).
A VERY RARE MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE QUEEN VICTORIA 1881 2½D ON 6D ISSUE WITH TYPE 18 SURCHARGE DOUBLED.
Realized: $6,500