SIERRA LEONE 1897 2½d on 1s dull lilac, SG64Sierra Leone 1897 2d on 1s dull lilac, type 9 surcharge from R2 9 of the setting, used with two part strikes of 'PAQUEBOT L(IVERPO)OL' circular date stamps, dated 'JA 9 98', SG64. A much finer used example than normally found. Despite minor perforation toning and a slightly heavy cancel, it benefits from true colour and fine appearance. A very rare and desirable stamp as only a maximum of 71 possible examples, many of which were water stained. It is