Lot 10028 – GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial “SPECIMEN” overprint
Lot 10028 – GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial “SPECIMEN” overprint
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
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Price realised
360 GBP
Estimate
300 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial “SPECIMEN” overprint, unused (traces of gum), toning on reverse, very scarce, listed but unpriced by SG (S.G. Spec G3x.). Note: The Perkins “SPECIMEN” overprint is not listed in Gibbons or Huggins.
Only 7 examples recorded by Graeme Sherman in his article in the GB Journal vol.6 no.3. pp.62-68, and one other unrecorded by him (lot 10029).
Catalogue ref: S.G. 47s
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