Lot 958 Malta #20a, 20b 1902 1d on 2½d dull blue pair with double surcharge and PNNEY variety with 1988 Philatelic Foundation Certificate: “Vertical combination pair, on piece, Valletta cancel, PNNEY surcharge on top stamp, double surcharge on lower stamp…It is genuinely used on piece.” There are traces of the doubling on the top stamp. If a modern certificate (which we recommend) confirms this, then this pair assumes much greater importance and value. Fine-very fine. (SG 36a, 36b £3,805) Scott CV$ 4,565.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
