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Lot# 3169 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3169 Great Britain

    1876 (May 1): 2½ d. rosy-mauve, Plate 10, wmk. Orb, lettered DC-DD / EC-ED, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 9) in black. Fresh and very fine, typical gum wrinkle on large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi J11s = £ 880.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 28 Sept 2005, lot 127.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold