Lot 20004 – 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription

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Lot 20004 – 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription

Lot 20004 – 1840 1d black pl.1a right hand marginal block of eight KI-LL with inscription

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
Price realised
16’000 GBP
Estimate
20’000 – 25’000 GBP
Auction date
jeu. 26 mars 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1840 1d Black, Plate 1a (KI–LL) Exceptional Right-Hand Sheet Marginal Block of Eight with Inscription


A Marvellous Classic Showpiece


A highly desirable multiple, this left-hand sheet marginal block of eight (KI–LL) retains the rare and prized inscription “ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter”, a feature of immense philatelic significance. Margins are just touched at lower left, otherwise clear, and each stamp is lightly struck with red Maltese Cross cancellations, adding to the block’s visual appeal.


Some pressed creasing is present, typical of large multiples from this period, but it in no way detracts from the block’s marvellous overall appearance. This is a superb display piece, combining rarity, condition, and historical importance.


Stanley Gibbons Specialised Catalogue value (as two blocks of four): £48,000++.


Provenance: From the renowned Seymour sale 2, 1951, lot 59.


Expertise: Certified by the British Philatelic Association (2025).

Catalogue ref: SG S.G. 2
Auction
2026 Tomasini Collections (part 1) + Specialised Switzerland
Catalogue
Tomasini Collection of Classic GB Part 1

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