Lot# 3957 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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Lot# : 3957 St. Vincent
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Colour Changes 1880 (June): 6 d. bright green, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11½ to 12, an unused corner block of six (3 x 2), marginal from lower right of sheet, merest hint of age spot at upper right but of glorious colour and well centred for the issue, fresh and very fine appearance, part or large part og. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger & Lowe on page 50, extremely rare, the largest recorded multiple Gi = £ 2'850+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 352.Starting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 4,400 CHF -
