Lot 50295 – 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription

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Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription

Lot 50295 – 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
12’000 – 15’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription “areful not to remo” and showing record margins on other sides, virtually full original gum; folded between the stamp and margin well clear of the impression and inscription mentioned only for accuracy. A stunning example.

Expertise: Cert BPA (2012) and Provenance Cert. Karl Louis (2012)

Provenance: Harmers auction 1991, “Tes” 1995, Vullo 2003.

Auction
Spring Auction Series – 2024
Catalogue
Great Britain

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