Lot 61775 – 1859 1/2r orange, fine impression, mint block of 35

1859 1/2r orange, an exceptional block of 35 from the upper left corner of the sheet, deep shade, clear to enormous sheet margins, original gum being cracked in places, with hinge remainders on just three stamps, usual creases impinging on a few adhesives, of no significance; the second largest multiple recorded in private hands of this fine-impression value, a spectacular exhibition item in brilliant colour; cert. Moorhouse (2011); ex Hubbard and Heister.