1881-1885. Printing on white wove European paper.
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Item Number
Description
Cost in US $
1881, 1 anna, mint, Ultramarine, pin-perf (Sc. 1, H/V 1), partial original white gum, hinge remnant, F.
$95.00
1881, 1 anna, mint, Ultramarine, pin-perf (Sc. 1, H/V 1), no gum, VF.
$80.00
1881, 1 anna, mint, dull deep blue (rare shade), pin-perf (H/V 1 a-$700, not listed in Scott), full original brown gum, small hinge remnant, slight toning to upper right corner, natural crease at bottom, VF.
$135.00
1881, 1 anna, mint, milky blue (rare shade), pin-perf (HV 1 b-$700, not listed in Scott), 90% original brown gum, creases, tear at bottom just touching design, early sharp impression, VF.
$70.00
1881, 2 annas, mint, bright purple, pin-perf (Sc. 2, H/V 2), full original brown gum, minor hinge remnant, RAREST VALUE OF THE FIRST ISSUE , VF.
$275.00
1881, 2 annas, mint, bright purple, pin-perf (Sc. 2, H/V 2), full origfinal brown gum, hinge remnant, RAREST VALUE OF THE FIRST ISSUE , pulled pert at top, VF.
$135.00
1881, 2 annas, mint, pale purple, pin-perf (H/V 2b, not listed in Scott), full original brown gum, hinge remnant, small natural paper inclusive which shows through on front.
RAREST VALUE OF THE FIRST ISSUE , VF.
$85.00