Lot 60081 – 1856 Provisional 4 cents black on rose-carmine, Ty
Lot 60081 – 1856 Provisional 4 cents black on rose-carmine, Ty
Lot 60081 – 1856 Provisional 4 cents black on rose-carmine, Ty
British Guiana
Price realised
100’000 EUR
Estimate
20’000 – 30’000 EUR
Auction date
Fri 27 Jun 2014 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1856 Provisional 4 cents black on rose-carmine, Type 4, initials of postal clerk Wight “EDW”
The marvellous UNUSED example with massive margins, deep fresh colour and all details of design complete and clear (SG £42’000)
A great rarity in unused state
Provenance: Ferrary and Small (where noted as possibly unique)
Expertise: Cert. BPA (2014) which states it is SG 24 Catalogue ref: 25
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