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Lot# 6532 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6532 Great Britain

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    1850, 1 d. red, plate 96, lettered JC-KD, Archer Perf. 16, unused block of four, nicely positioned, with small part original gum, extremely fresh colour, vibrant printing, excellent perforations all round which match those from the Hill/Addenbrooke Punch Set; distinct from the Wilkinson set as they are more precisely aligned; superb appearance and rare block. Cert. BPA (1996). SG16b = £15'000.rnReference: "The Postage Stamps of Great Britain Part Two" by Dr. W.R.D. Wiggins, illustrated on Plate 3. rnProvenance: Ex. Earl of Crawford (1912) - originally incorporated in a part sheet. 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF