Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 4027 - 298.-307. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 4027 Grossbritannien

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    1847: Embossed 1 s. green, Die W.W.1, an unused example of outstanding colour and freshness, sheet marginal at base with margins ample to large all round, variety "Two Silk Threads 20 mm. Apart", immaculate condition with single hinge remnant at top on otherwise full original gum. A truly wonderful stamp; sold to Lady Joan Joicey in November 1932 and still accompanied by Charles Nissen's original letter "I am submitting herewith for your inspection a 1/- octagonal, thread each side, an extremely rare item. There is only one other copy known, and I am not quite sure whether Captain Grainger has it or whether it is in the Royal collection...The price is £ 17. 10 s.". Unique in private hands, an unused pair is housed in the Reginald Phillips cxollection in the National Postal Museum, volume XXX, page 18. Magnificent and of the greatest rarity. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi H1(2)c = unpriced.rnProvenance: Charles Nissen, 22 November 1932; Collection Lady Joan Joicey, Spink, London, 18 Nov 2021.rn                       rnrnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 6.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.500 CHF