Lot 40206 – 1840 1d. black “VR Official”, PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet

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Lot 40206 – 1840 1d. black “VR Official”, PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet
Stamp of Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official 1840 1d. black "VR Official", PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet

Lot 40206 – 1840 1d. black “VR Official”, PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black V. R. Official
RoW
Price realised
6’500 GBP
Estimate
9’000 – 10’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1840 1d. black “VR Official” PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet, showing small part inscription with balanced margins on other sides virtually full original gum, and showing lovely fresh colour; an incredible single example and surely one of the finest in existence. A rarity for the connoisseur.

Expertise: Cert. Karl-Albert Louis (2004),



Provenance: “Dublin Find”, Crawford and Caspary.
Auction
Vente aux enchères d’automne 2024
Catalogue
Great Britain

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