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 Rare and desirable in this

Rare and desirable in this form

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

The deficiency paid on arrival by FMS 1924-26 1c violet and 8c red postage dues (both wmk Crown to left)

Also four further examples of 1r Die II (two on pieces) showing usage at other Ceylon offices

1910-13 8d black and purple

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 Rare and desirable in this1897 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