Lot# 4788 - Auction 274-283

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. vermilion on laid paper, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the issued 1 d., a used example with good to large margins on two sides, close at base and just clear at lower right corner, the CGH obliterator cancellation in black unfortunately rather over the "FOUR PENCE" but still clear to the naked eye, of rich pronounced, almost over-inked colour; a very fine example of an exceedingly scarce and famous stamp. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1985) Yvert 13b /Scott 9f = $ 65'000 / Gi = £ 40'000.