SG70a. 1906 (10 April).
1d on 3s Carmine and green/yellow. "SURCHARGE DOUBLE".
Brilliant fine used full corner Plate Number sheet marginal horizontal strip of six on piece, with gorgeous vivid colours and full perforations. Neatly cancelled 'BATHURST AP 20 06'. ALL STAMPS SHOWING THE DOUBLE SURCHARGE.
(Only one pane of 60 stamps were thus overprinted, most are mint. Very few are known used).
David Brandon and Holcombe Certificates.
Ex. Louise Boyd Dale Collection.
UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT. THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM OF GAMBIA PHILATELY
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