St Helena 1863 (1d on) 6d lake, ERROR SURCHARGE OMITTED, SG3b Iraq stamps which was prepared for use

which was prepared for use but not issued

A scarce watermark error

fresh and fine

of which only a few examples are recorded

St Helena 1863 (1d on) 6d lake, ERROR SURCHARGE OMITTED, SG3b Iraq stamps which was prepared for useSt Helena 1863 (July) (1d on) 6d lake, ERROR SURCHARGE OMITTED, SG3b. A superb quality example, imperforate with good to large margins and line colour and with large part original gum. One of the great rarities of St. Helena, with only twelve examples possible from the bottom row of one sheet which escaped surcharge through upward misplacement of the setting (12x4), and among the finest of the known examples remaining. Provenance: Ex Gilbert.