David Feldman Great Britain, British Empire & Ireland June 7, 2019

479 Great Britain & British Empire – June 7, 2019 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page SG N° Estimate ( £ ) 50475 CC J 145ac 1938-54 1s Black & Brown mint nh lower right marginal quarter sheet of 25 with plate number and part imprint, showing varieties “Mountain Retouch” (R6/7) and “Sky Retouch” (R6/9, below value), very fine and fresh, exhibition item (SG £1’952 as singles) 500 - 700 50476 C 145ac 1938-54 1s Black & Brown mint strip of 5 showing “Mountain Retouch” (R6/7) and “Sky Retouch” (R6/9, below value) varieties, part of positional plate marking in selvedge, very fine, a great item for the specialist (SG £1’492+) 300 - 400 50477 H J 145ac 1938-54 1s Black & Brown used block of four showing “Mountain Retouch” (R6/7) variety, central Kiambu cds, some gum so possibly CTO, very fine and rare (SG £500+) 160 - 200 50478 CC C J 145ac, 145ad 1938-54 1s Black & Brown mint block of 8 showing BOTH “Mountain Retouch” varieties (R6/7 and R5/10) plus “Sky Retouch” (R6/9, below value), positional plate marking in selvedge which has some faint gum translucency (and slightly on the variety), very rare positional multiple, a great exhibition item for the specialist (SG £6’038+) 800 - 1’200