Lot 51357 – Proof overprint in blue for the 5-line format of the low values: Upper right corner sheet marginal block of twelve

Proof overprint in blue for the 5-line format of the low values: Upper right corner sheet marginal block of twelve of Stereo Setting 1 from Row 1 and 2, on thin whitish paper, showing official manuscript « Approved W. N. Jefferies, 10/2/22 » and handstamped « STORES DEPT. G.P.O./ALDBOROUGH HOUSE » in right margin, plus handwritten note on card by B.J.Brennan of Messrs Dollard Ltd., dated 27/3/23 and validating the block, an important exhibition showpiece (12). Hibernian PR1; €14’400+.

Provenance: T. E. Field, Gerard Brady

Note: Only proofs from rows 1 & 2, hence 24 examples are recorded as being in the hands of collectors. It is thought that the 96 others from the pane of 120 were retained by Dollard.