unused 1886 "POSTAGE" 29½mm. long, no stop after "POSTAGE" or value, handstamped "BRITISH VICE-CONSULATE/ANTANANARIVO" in violet, 3d. rose pair, and "POSTAGE" 24½mm. long, similarly handstamped, 8d. strip of three; one 3d. with tear at foot and both items heavily toned, though a very rare duo of multiples; also S.G. 27 unused (minor stain). S.G. 27, 30, 40; #3780

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unused 1886 "POSTAGE" 29½mm. long, no stop after "POSTAGE" or value, handstamped "BRITISH VICE-CONSULATE/ANTANANARIVO" in violet, 3d. rose pair, and "POSTAGE" 24½mm. long, similarly handstamped, 8d. strip of three; one 3d. with tear at foot and both items heavily toned, though a very rare duo of multiples; also S.G. 27 unused (minor stain). S.G. 27, 30, 40; #3780

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