Lot 50472 – 1873-80 4d. sage-green, Pl.16, AI-JL part sheet of 40, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (type 9)
Lot 50472 – 1873-80 4d. sage-green, Pl.16, AI-JL part sheet of 40, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (type 9)
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1873-80 Large Coloured Corner Letters
Price realised
2’600 GBP
Estimate
3’000 – 3’500 GBP
Auction date
Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1873-80 4d sage-green pl.16, AI/JL part sheet of 40 overprinted “SPECIMEN” (type 9) with full selvedge on three sides, and showing sheet inscription at left, along with the plate number and “Crown/POSTAGE/4d.” in red; large part OG; fine and very rare.
Catalogue ref: S.G. 153s
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