Lot 40263 – 1841 2d blue pl.3 FA/GD mint n.h. marginal inscriptional block of eight from the left of the sheet overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 1
Lot 40263 – 1841 2d blue pl.3 FA/GD mint n.h. marginal inscriptional block of eight from the left of the sheet overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 1
Lot 40263 – 1841 2d blue pl.3 FA/GD mint n.h. marginal inscriptional block of eight from the left of the sheet overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 1
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
Price realised
11’250 GBP
Estimate
11’000 – 13’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1841 2d blue pl.3 FA/GD mint n.h. marginal inscriptional block of eight from the left of the sheet overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 1, good to large margins on other sides, small natural printing flaw on GC, a stunning multiple of rich fresh colour; with out doubt an exhibition show piece; cert, Brandon (2017) (S.G. from £44’000 as singles).
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