tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 761 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 761 Southern Rhodesia

    1 / 3
    /
    Download main picture Share
    1932 (May 1): Victoria Falls 3 d. deep ultramarine, an unused block of four with variety "Imperforate Between Horizontally", marginal from base of sheet showing full imprint "Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London E.C." and imperforate between stamp and margin, of fine rich colour, diagonal pre-printing paper fold and tiny gum thin at base of third stamp, unmounted og. The sheet with this extraordinary variety was bought in the Bulawayo Post Office in 1935 and the purchaser found a block of twelve imperforate between. Just three unused pairs exist, one on a cover and one unused pair being housed in the Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - and this famous and unique block of four. A philatelic world rarity Gi = £ 34'000+.rn 
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF