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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 132

xBarbados 1878 (28 Mar.) "1D." (large numeral "1" with curved serif) on half 5/- dull rose, an unsevered pair with part original gum; small corner crease and very lightly gum stained, otherwise fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1964). Sc. 57a; S.G. 86b, £17,000. Photo Estimate £ 6,000-7,000 provenance: Hodsell Hurlock, 1958

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