Lot 690
1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' set of 4 to 10c...

Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5917
Auction: 29 July 2020 at 01:00 BST
Estimate: £2,500 - £2,700
Description
1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' set of 4 to 10c + 1s, type 49 surcharges on Tristan da Cunha, tied to cover locally addressed to 'G. Lunn, St. Helena', by individual very fine strikes of 'OC 12 61' cds on first day of issue. Two vertical cover folds (not affecting stamps) but most attractive and rare. Only 434 sets were sold. Clear BPA cert (2015).

