Lot 508
India SG 11var 1a deep red Substituted transfer, used.

Stamps & Covers of The World | S25000
Auction: 14 January 2025 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £300 - £400
Description
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
Footnote
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.

