Lot 10140 – GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety

Stamp of Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1883-84 & 1888 High Values GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety
Stamp of Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1883-84 & 1888 High Values GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety
Stamp of Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1883-84 & 1888 High Values GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety
Stamp of Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1883-84 & 1888 High Values GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety

Lot 10140 – GB 1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety

Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1883-84 & 1888 High Values
Estimate
70 – 100 GBP
Current bid
70 GBP
Auction date
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
0d 4h 42m 30s before pre-bidding ends
Description

1883-84 5/- rose mint optd. SPECIMEN (type 9), the scarce perf 12 variety, regummed with a few blunt perfs and small tone spot, an attractive example, seldom offered. (S.S. Spec. K12u, £1’200).

Catalogue ref: S.G. 180s

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