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Lot# 5259 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5259 Great Britain

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    1840/76: The "Symphony in Blue", collection of 2 d. blues from 1840 2 d. pl. 1 used examples (26) incl. a pair and a single on cover cancelled in red or black, 1840 2 d. blue pl. 2 used (11), 1841 2 d. blue pl. 3 with used blocks of four (2) and two strips of three on covers, many pairs and strips of the perforated plates, with Plate 4 lettered 'BH' "Spectacle variety" (4 examples), etc. The pages largely based on plating study of shades, alphabets, printing varieties, re-entries and comparisons between the plates throughout.  Condition mixed as to be expected for such a study but many fine items present.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000.00 CHF