Great Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac (Blued paper from white paper period), SG179a.
A very fine quality used example lettered DH neatly cancelled by Chester Grand circular date stamp for MY.13.1897.
A scarce variety being printed on blued paper during the period when white paper was being used. A very fine example, rarely seen, with most examples being in poor condition.
Accompanied with a 1988 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) Certificate of Authenticity.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,600.
