Lot 51450 – 1855-57 Wmk Large Star 1d dull carmine with « CANCE

1855-57 Wmk Large Star 1d dull carmine with « CANCELLED » barred oval (made by Perkins Bacon as a gift to Rowland Hill’s family), just touched at top left, very fine and very rare, only 6 were cancelled as such (this being pos.5 from the vertical block of 6) Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein and Jaffé. Sold by Spink June 2006 lot 185 for $43’700 Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006)