Nyasaland 1898 1d "Tree" vermilion (embossed) & ultramarine, no wmk, p12. Variant without control No/letters on back (as listed SG 57ab, cat £120). The ultramarine on this example varies from pale to deep (the horiz bottom line). Canc Zomba cds JU 14 98. Surface rub at base of the central device. FU. (Image)