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1855 (June): 1 d. red-brown on blued paper, Die II, Alphabet III, plate 22, wmk. Large Crown, lettered CG-CH / DG-DH, variety "Imperforate", an unused ungummed block of four, large even margins all round, produced as an experiment using the Neales Steam Press in a deep resonant shade. A fine and extremely rare multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi C8h = £ 12'000+.rnProvenance: From the unique sheet, Harmers Auction, April 1954, lot 54; Collection Ernest Dale, SG 10/11 Nov. 1969, lot 128 (as part of a block of 39).rnStarting bid : 1,800 CHFHammer price : 4,400 CHF -
