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Lot# 4041 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 4041 Great Britain

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    1856 (Oct 21): 6 d. pale lilac, wmk. Emblems, an unused block of eight with full imprint at base "POSTAGE SIX PENCE", of wonderfully fresh appearance, minor age staining at top affecting the reverse only, one or two blunted perfs. of no significance or importance, large part or unmounted og. Since a very defective block of 18 was split up in the 1990's this is the largest unused multiple of this stamp and a major Exhibition piece Gi J70(2) = £ 15'500+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 29 Jan 1980, lot 423; Collection Howard O. Fraser, Spink, London, 7 Nov 2001, lot 647.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF