Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 10022 - 309.-320. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 10022 Grossbritannien

    1840, 1d. Rainbow trial, sheet of twelve subjects, State 1, reddish-brown on stout wove unwatermarked paper, deep rich colour and immaculate impression, the odd light trivial wrinkle due to previous hinging, small paper tear at lower right corner, in no way detracting from the dramatic visual appeal of this rare sheet. Gi. DP20rnThe Rainbow Trial sheets were prepared in order to test combinations of stamp and cancellation inks.  They were printed without corner lettering, and with ragged upper right voided corners, traditionally-believed to be due to the corresponding grooves in the plate having been filled with wax, with more recent research suggesting a harder-filling substance may have been used.rnProvenance: Major K.M. Beaumont Collection, Robson Lowe, 7-8 December 1965, lot 65; Collection "Tes", Robson Lowe, London, 5 October 1995, lot 98.
    Ausruf : 15.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 15.000 CHF