Sierra Leone SG 55, 57 Used 1897 2½d on 3d dull purple and green strip of 3 with surcharge types 8+8+11 se-tenant digital-edition The die now resides in

The die now resides in the collection of the Royal Philatelic Society

Rare and desirable in this form

5r fine but for traces of toning)

Superb horizontal pair of imperforate plate proofs

Typical brownish gum and some excess gum marks on margins

Sierra Leone SG 55, 57 Used 1897 2½d on 3d dull purple and green strip of 3 with surcharge types 8+8+11 se-tenant digital-edition The die now resides in1897 2d on 3d dull purple and green, horizontal strip of three showing surcharge types 8+8+11 se tenant, cancelled tied to piece by three strikes of 'FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE' cds, dated 'JY 13 97' and two part transit cancels. Minor toning still a useful item. (cat 319+) P267000765