Lot 30055 – 1871, 500 mon pale blue green plate 1, complete sheet of 40, unused
Lot 30055 – 1871, 500 mon pale blue green plate 1, complete sheet of 40, unused
1871, 500 mon pale blue green, plate 1, intermediate printing, complete sheet of 40, surrounded by margins varying from clear to huge, uniformly applied and fresh impression in a bright and delicate shade, unused without gum as issued, featuring constant varieties in positions 9, 14 and 29. Positional pinholes following the type R model. Natural paper imperfection in position 20 and a couple of slight tone spots at left, not detracting from the rarity and unusual freshness.
A very rare complete sheet of the highest first-issue denomination, being an essential piece in an advanced collection. (JSCA ¥4,400,000).
Provenance:
Captain E. J. Allen (Robson Lowe -Part I-, London 24.9.1958, lot 6)
F. J. Peplow (H. R. Harmer N.Y, 16.3.1970, lot 8 and described as « fresh immaculate »)
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