1854-55 1a deep red Die I, Stone A, SUBSTITUTED TRANSFER, cl...

Estimate

£300 - £400

1854-55 1a deep red Die I, Stone A, SUBSTITUTED TRANSFER, clearly showing diagnostic flaws of position 61 but without wmk and therefore position 13, superbly struck by type VI C-133 cancel for Quilon (Travancore), A fascinating stamp in remarkable quality, very rare. SG 11var The flaws of A61 are thus, 1. White flaw top of the right leg of first 'N' in 'ANNA'. 2. Top line of band cut under third jewel. 3. Lower frame line badly worn and strongly retouched at centre.