Lot
1269 
Mafia Island, 1915, 45h purple & black, reddish violet overprint, o.g., never hinged, attractively centered amid wide margins, deep colors, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce never hinged stamp; signed Hoffman Giesecke. Scott No. NL31 $675 for hinged. SG No. M7C £500 ($810).
Realized: $260