Mauritius; 1848-59, "Post Paid", EARLIEST IMPRESSION 1d orange vermilion on yellowish, neat light barred cancel, 4 outstanding margins, crisp and deep impression, a few small faults that detract little from this lovely classic stamp, Brandon Cert. (1979).
SG 3; £18,000 ($22,950). (Scott 3).
Scott $18,000

Very elusive and far, far rarer than the more common early impressions. (Image)

CV. Scott $18,000