Lot 60870 – 1895-96 “On India” 1/2a mint vertical strip of four (pos.12/48) showing overprint varieties on each stamp

Note: The unlocking of the frame of type to correct the “Brit1sh” error caused type movement in the outer column. The following three lots show the setting characteristics before the “t” dropped out.

1895-96 “On India” 1/2a mint vertical strip of four (pos.12/48) showing overprint varieties on each stamp; “Ea st”, “dropped ‘t’ and ‘a'”, “slanting ‘t’ in East” and “raised ‘t’ in East”, very fine and a great item for the specialist, ex Vialou, Danson & Minns.