3895 1873-79 QV 1/- lilac, wmk star, rough perf 11-12 x apparently imperf. FU, unusually light cancel. Perkins Bacon had trouble perforating due to primitive equipment & the relatively thick paper. The result was PO staff had to separate most with scissors. SG 6 cat £2000. Key stamp! (P) $600 $900
3896 1881 Provisional ½ on QV 1d dull red, surch type 9 or 11? F UN. SG 17 cat £55. (P) $30 $40
3897 1881 Provisional "4" on 1d red, opt Type 2a. FU. SG 47 cat £475. (P) $300 $400
3898 1881 QV 1d brown-red, wmk crown CC. VF fresh M. SG 49 cat £85. (P) $50 $70
