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Lot# 10026 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 10026 Great Britain

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    1840, "VR" 1d. black, lettered OJ,with black Maltese Cross trial cancellation, on which an official attempt was made to remove the marking for experimental purposes, large even margins, scarce and fine. Cert Holcombe (1989) and BPA (2015). Gi. V1 = £22,500rnrnThough prepared in April 1840 for official use, the plan for special stamps for government use was abandoned, but only after 3323 sheets had been delivered.  While these were ordered destroyed, 21 sheets are recorded as having survived, some of which were used for official experimental attempts at cancellation removal.rnrnProvenance:rnrnCollection Michael Lea, 1978.rnHabsburg, Feldman Auction, Zurich, 1-3 May, 1989, lot 20301rnHarmers of London, 6-7 October, 1998, lot 1959
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold