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  • Lot# : 3351 Great Britain

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    I.R. Official 1890 (March): £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Orbs, lettered AB, an unused example, marginal from top of sheet, of rich deep colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 9) in black, tiny ink mark splash from overprint at lower left, extremely fresh and very fine, small stain on reverse in margin only, stamp unmounted og. Rare and most attractive Gi L10s = £ 9'250.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 971.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF