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Lot# 3560 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3560 Victoria

    Lithographed by J. S. Campbell and Fergusson 1855 (July): 'Queen on Throne' 2 d. dull grey-lilac, later printing from worn Stone (D) on poor quality paper, blotchy print, positions 6-7-8-9 (PK-GD-HM-IN) from top of sheet, an unused strip of four with ample margins all round, thin spots and insignificant closed tear on position 8 at top, unused without gum. Despite faults, extremely rare, the largest known unused multiple outside the Royal Collection Gi = £ 2'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20258.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF