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Lot# 1290 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1290 Great Britain

    1840, Rainbow Trial, 1 d. red-brown, state III, small crown watermark sideways, large margins all round, judging by the appearance probably used in the cleaning tests, with residue of some sort of varnish or gum to the front and reverse, rare example. Gi = £8'000.rnrnProvenance: Phillips, 9 June 1988, lot 214.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold