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Lot# 6595 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6595 Great Britain

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    1854, 1 d. red, plate 185, lettered TE-TF, die I, alphabet II, small crown wmk., perf. 16, unused, no gum, bottom marginal pair, with part of inscription below and full selvedge, very fresh, bright colour, showing the Type 2 vertical pin mark at extreme right edge of TF into margin, also has part of the bottom marginal of TD, stain in margin under TE-TF, otherwise very fine and attractive. Comes with part top marginal of plate 189 with inscription and showing complete Type 2 pin mark and the rarely seen holes/depressions caused by the pressure of the tympan. SG C1 = £750+ as two singles. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF