Lot 10028 – GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial “SPECIMEN” overprint

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Lot 10028 – GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial “SPECIMEN” overprint
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial "SPECIMEN" overprint
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial "SPECIMEN" overprint
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved GB 1858-76 2d blue SG pl.13 perf.14 on Dr. Perkins paper with partial "SPECIMEN" overprint
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved 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
Estimate
300 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
19d 11h 49m 45s before pre-bidding ends
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
Auction
June 2026 Auction Series
Catalogue
Great Britain incl. Leathart QV Specimens

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