Lot 40522 – 1920 5s rose-red, 23mm high, from the Royal cypher paper trials, mint n.h. with “CANCELLED” type 24 overprint

Stamp of Great Britain » King George V » 1913-19 Seahorse Issues 1920 5s rose-red, 23mm high, from the Royal cypher paper trials, mint n.h. with "CANCELLED" type 24 overprint

Lot 40522 – 1920 5s rose-red, 23mm high, from the Royal cypher paper trials, mint n.h. with “CANCELLED” type 24 overprint

Great Britain » King George V » 1913-19 Seahorse Issues
Price realised
240 GBP
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1920 5s rose-red, 23mm high, from the Royal cypher paper trials, mint n.h. with “CANCELLED” type 24 overprint, very fine and scarce (see S.G. Spec. vol.2 p.205).
Catalogue ref: S.G. 416 var

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