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Lot# 6636 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6636 Great Britain

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    1865, 4 d. vermilion, plate 12, lettered AD, unused, top sheet margin, variety extremely "misplaced perforations", original gum, mounted in margin, fresh deep shade, slight kink lower right but does not detract, this type of mis-perforation is very rare on surface printed, especially in unused condition; according to the Karl Louis Card Index there are only six “mis-perforated” 4d. vermilion recorded, all from the upper left pane of plate 12.rnReference: "Pick of the Pack", The GB Journal September/October 2023.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF