Lot 10074 – GB 1867-80 10d red-brown AA with “SPECIMEN” type 5 overprint, showing the ‘Smaller figures 1’ variety, faults

1867-80 10d red-brown AA with “SPECIMEN” type 5 overprint, showing the ‘Smaller figures 1’ variety, without gum and repainting at top right corner because of a surface scuff and repaired top left corner, particularly scarce as Specimen with only a handful known (S.G. Spec. J97c, unpriced mint).

Correction to printed catalogue: Repainting at top right corner because of a surface scuff and repaired top left corner