BRITISH GUIANA The Unique 1852 1c. Black On Magenta Block Of Four On Cover
cover 1852 (1 Jan.) 1c. black on magenta block of four tied by "DEMERARA" double-arc d.s. (dated 7 August 1855) on reverse of 1855 (6 Aug.) entire letter from Mahaica to Georgetown, the face panel shows two strikes of "B G/E 5 C" c.d.s.; the block with very light horizontal fold between. One of the major rarities of British Guiana philately. Friedl Certificate (1979).

Details
cover 1852 (1 Jan.) 1c. black on magenta block of four tied by "DEMERARA" double-arc d.s. (dated 7 August 1855) on reverse of 1855 (6 Aug.) entire letter from Mahaica to Georgetown, the face panel shows two strikes of "B G/E 5 C" c.d.s.; the block with very light horizontal fold between. One of the major rarities of British Guiana philately. Friedl Certificate (1979).
Provenance
John F. Seybold, 1910

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