Lot 314
St. Helena, Tristan Relief; 1961, 2½¢+3d on FD Postcard, SG #172, OC/12/61 postcard view albatross chick on nest at Nightingale Island, Very Fine. Issued for the benefit of Tristan resident evacuation due to volcanic activity, Ex Vadheim collection. Scott #B1. SG £650 (used). Extremely scarce item, 434 sets issued, withdrawn from sale after only 7 days because it was not authorized by the Colonial office in London . Estimate $500-700.
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Realized $978 |