Sierra Leone, 1859, Queen Victoria, 6d dull purple, dot after "SIX", "B31" barred oval cancel not obscuring variety, bright color, nibbed perf at top right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 1a var. SG No. 1a  £500 ($810). $0 (Image)

Sierra Leone, Collection, 1861, mounted on album pages; starting with a selection of 6d first issues, strong completion in 1872-76 watermark crown C.C. issues mixed */o with similar following 1883-92 QV's, 1896-97 QV's complete mint to the £1 and a nice selection of the 1897 2½d surcharge issues mostly mint; with condition well above the norm, ex Isleham. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0