Lot 1150 – 1854 1s green marginal block of eight with “Specimen” type 1 in black
Lot 1150
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
Price realised
12’000 GBP
Estimate
12’000 – 15’000 GBP
Auction date
Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
1854 1s green marginal block of eight from the top of the sheet, with each stamp overprinted “Specimen” type 1 in black, virtually full original gum with a small patch missing in each corner, a spectacular exhibition showpiece.
Catalogue reference: SG 55
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