Lot 20099 – GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied “131” postmarks of Edinburgh to piece

Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Stamp of Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied "131" postmarks of Edinburgh to piece

Lot 20099 – GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied “131” postmarks of Edinburgh to piece

Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
Price realised
1’600 GBP
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1847–54 10d Brown, block of six with clear to large margins and trimmed (chamfered) corners, well clear of the design. Tied by “131” postmarks of Edinburgh (Scotland), with traces of horizontal crease above lower pair, and arrival strike of Kirkwall alongside. A magnificent showcase item; used blocks of this size are extremely scarce. (SG £8,000 for block of four only).

Expertise: Signed A.Diena.

Catalogue ref: SG S.G. 57

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