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Lot# 3334 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3334 Great Britain

    I.R. Official 1882 (June 21): 1 d. lilac, Overprint Essay Type A, with the thin transposed "OFFICIAL / I.R." overprint in black, an unused example removed from card, some slightly nibbed perfs. and small part og. Extremely rare. Cert. BPA (1988) Gi L3 = £ 8'500.rnProvenance: Harmers, 18/19 Jan. 1965, lot 430; Collection A. Gilbert, Phillips, 23 April 1997, lot 184.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF