ST. HELENA, 1868, 1sh on 6p Yellow Green, Pair, One with Double Surcharge, Pair, One Without Surcharge (23a-23b; SG 18a, 18c). Two vertical pairs, the Double Surcharge error the bottom stamp of first pair, original gum, top stamp small h.r., error stamp lightly hinged (if at all), second pair showing Missing Surcharge on bottom stamp, minor h.r., incredibly rich colors throughout

VERY FINE. A SPECTACULAR DUO AND EXTRAORDINARILY RARE VERTICAL PAIRS OF THE 1868 ONE-SHILLING ISSUE -- ONE PAIR SHOWING A DOUBLE SURCHARGE ON THE BOTTOM STAMP AND A NORMAL TOP STAMP -- AND THE SECOND PAIR WITH MISSING SURCHARGE ON THE BOTTOM STAMP AND A NORMAL TOP STAMP. ONLY TWELVE EXAMPLES OF EACH EXIST.

Only twelve examples of each of these errors exist and two of each are held in the Royal Collection. These errors occurred on the same sheet, with the Double Surcharge appearing on Row 5 and the Surcharge Omitted appearing on Row 10.

Each with 2012 B.P.A. certificate. Double Surcharge catalogued as a single with no premium for se-tenant pair with a normal stamp. SG £42,000.

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