Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3514 - 298.-307. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3514 Grossbritannien

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    1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered HE-HF / IE-IF, a block of four in combination with 1 d. black, plate 6, lettered NE-NF, used on 1840 cover from Inverary to Edinburgh carried at under 5 ounce rate, tied by Maltese Crosses in red. Margins just touched to large, cover crease below the adhesives; however multiples of the black and blue on cover are extreme rarities, minor imperfections including ironed creasing through the pair, which was inaccurately replaced . A cover of magnificent visual appeal and an Exhibition highlight.The only 2d block of four used with 1d black on cover. The only other such combination with a 2d block of four is an undated large piece. Certificates RPSL (1985) not mentioning any faults and BPA (2010).rnReference: Listed in Simpson/Louis GB Victorian mixed frankings (2020) page 28.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, 14 Jun 1990, lot 308.rnCollection Vestey, Spink, 9. Sept. 2010, illustrated on front cover of the catalogue.
    Ausruf : 12.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 14.500 CHF