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  • Lot# : 594 Great Britain

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    1862 (Jan 15): 9 d. straw, wmk. Emblems, the remarkable used block of eight, lettered FI-FL/GI-GL, all cancelled by London 'WC/9' obliterators in black. One or two short perforations at right of the block otherwise in fine condition for such an extremely rare multiple. The largest recorded used block with only one other used block of eight existing on cover. Exceptional and very rare Gi = £ 3'600.rnProvenance: Collection Howard O. Fraser (2001).rnReference: mentioned in Galland/Louis, "Surface printed stamps 1855-1883", page 62.
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold