SIERRA LEONE 1897 2½d on 1s dull lilac, SG64 Leeward Islands stamps It reads in full: “Gentlemen:

It reads in full: “Gentlemen: Reference is hereby made to that certain agreement dated as of March 1

Its size makes it ideal for display in a frame

no blocks could exist from that source

it is considered unlikely the three sheets were discovered intact

Fine used examples with clearly dated strikes

SIERRA LEONE 1897 2½d on 1s dull lilac, SG64 Leeward Islands stamps It reads in full: “Gentlemen:Sierra Leone 1897 2d on 1s dull lilac, type 9 surcharge from R2 9 of the setting, used with two part strikes of 'PAQUEBOT L(IVERPO)OL' circular date stamps, dated 'JA 9 98', SG64. A much finer used example than normally found. Despite minor perforation toning and a slightly heavy cancel, it benefits from true colour and fine appearance. A very rare and desirable stamp as only a maximum of 71 possible examples, many of which were water stained. It is