MONTSERRAT 1884 SG11 Forgery by Sperati of 4d blue die proof digital-edition Very fine PPC of Norris

Very fine PPC of Norris Castle addressed to Smethwick bearing a 1d Scarlet (SG 357) tied by a Cowes Skeleton datestamp with 'Regatta' removed and used for a week prior to the regatta

the first we have handled in over twenty years

CRAMPTON & CO

as the Boer War came to an end

two strongly contrasting shades (one corresponding to "deep bright blue"

MONTSERRAT 1884 SG11 Forgery by Sperati of 4d blue die proof digital-edition Very fine PPC of Norris1884 85 4d blue, the dangerous photo litho forgery by Sperati, in the form of a "die proof" on wove (50 x 67mm), with the master forger's signature in pencil below, and showing on reverse BPA handstamp. A rare and attractive item. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie (Sothebys 17 Jan 2007, lot 698). P234007441