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Lot# 3261 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3261 Great Britain

    I.R. Official 1890 (March): £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Orbs, lettered RA, an unused example of rich colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 11) in black, fresh and very fine but for minimal blunted perf. at lower left and slightest of yellow spots on superb large part og. A rare and splendid stamp Gi L10s = £ 9'250.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. C.L. Casimir, Bonhams, London, 1 March 2006, lot 514.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF