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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 148

(x) British Columbia and Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
1865 5c. rose, Sperati photo-litho forgery, a lower left corner example cancelled by large part Sperati 'post office/ paid/ vancouver' oval cancellation in black. A superb example of the master forger's craft. B.P.A. 'sperati/ reproduction' handstamp numbered '114' on reverse; desirable thus. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£400 to £600

Starting price
£320