Lot# 4673 - Auction 265-273

1876 (March 1): 4 d. vermilion, Plate 15, wmk. Large Garter, lettered PA-PF / TA-TF, an unused block of thirty (6 x 5) from the lower left corner of the sheet with Plate Number "15" under TB, 'Crown POSTAGE 4d.' in red in left margin and imprint above 'PRICE 4 d. per Label. 2 s. per R(ow)', each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 9) in black. A few perf. imperfections of no significance and some minor bends at base but a stunning multiple of vibrant fresh colour and large part or unmounted og. A delightful block Gi J62t = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: ex Collins Collection, Harmer London 22 Sept. 1941, lot 325 (not illustrated then, but should be the same block because no other block of 30 so far recorded); Phillips, London, 17 Feb 1994, lot 381.

Info: crease in vertical 'F'- row