Lot 1071
British Solomon Islands Postage Due: 1940 1d to 1s 6d, set perforated "SPECIMEN" strips of three SG D1s/8s

Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5919
Auction: 6 October 2020 at 01:00 BST
Estimate: £300 - £400
Description
Postage Due: 1940 1d to 1s 6d, set of eight, perforated "SPECIMEN" (type B9), in intact horizontal strips of three as distributed from Bern, affixed to ledger piece from the Mauritania post office archive, and tied by strikes of the distinctive three-line "SPECIMEN/COLLECTION/MAURITANIE" receiving h/s in magenta (applied during an audit of the collection in 1951). A unique and stunning item with lovely fresh colours. SG D1s/8s var.

