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Lot# 3957 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3957 St. Vincent

    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 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF