Lot 459
† FID SG Z104 PORT FOSTER 5s deep rose-red on piece




Stamps & Covers of The World Including the Petra Collection | S25021
Auction: 25 - 26 November 2025 at 10:30 GMT
Estimate: £200 - £250
Description
1913 piece addressed to Punta Arenas, Chile, with Falkland Is 1912-20 5s deep rose-red (lifted and hinged in place) tied by fine complete strike of ‘PORT FOSTER’ straight-line handstamp (Deception Island, South Shetlands) and by ‘FALKLAND/ISLANDS’ type F4E cds, dated ‘MR 31 13’. Philatelic and with one slightly toned perf, still a rarity, the only example we have handled. BPA cert (1971) Heijtz PF.1a £700
Footnote
Ex 'Stanley' (Spink 4/3/98 lot 602)




