1859 Lapirot 2d deep blue, early impression, position 1 on the plate, a quite remarkable example with beautifully neat central numeral "14" of Rivière du Rempart, large margins and full early impression with deep fresh colour, most desirable in this premium quality (SG £3'750)

Provenance: Burrus 1963 ("absolutely superb")

Expertise: Cert. BPA (1978, as SG 27) (Image)

1859 Lapirot 2d deep blue, early impression, position 1 on the plate, neat centrally struck PAID in circle, four good to large margins, small offset of address on reverse, fresh colour and fine (SG £3'750) (Image)

1859 Lapirot 2d blue, early impression, position 2 on the plate, wide margins and light barred oval cancel, almost clear profile, very fine (SG £3'250)

Expertise: Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1977) (Image)

1859 Lapirot 2d blue, early impression, position 7 in a milky shade, good to large margins and light barred oval cancel, small thin spot under hinge, good appearance (SG £3'250)

Expertise: Cert. and signed A. Diena (1973) (Image)

1859 Lapirot 2d blue, early impression, position 8, in combination with intermediate 2d blue position 4, both large margins, used together on folded mercantile letter Port Louis to Bordeaux, light barred oval cancels, GPO MAURITIUS despatch for JY 9 18 1859 on flap, charged "8" décimes in France, a remarkable cover

Expertise: Cert. A. Diena (1969) and G. Bühler (1968) (Image)