Lot 70172 – 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Lot 70172 – 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Lot 70172 – 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official
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Price realised
8’500 GBP
Estimate
8’500 – 9’500 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription “areful not to remo” and showing record margins on other sides, virtually full original gum; folded between the stamp and margin well clear of the impression and inscription mentioned only for accuracy. A stunning example.
Expertise: Cert BPA (2012) and Provenance Cert. Karl Louis (2012)
Provenance: Harmers auction 1991, “Tes” 1995, Vullo 2003.
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