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Lot# 6650 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6650 Great Britain

    1854, 1 d. red plate R3, lettered EA, exhibiting the dramatic so called "Perf. 7" variety at left, used on cover, from London to Midhurst, dispatched dated 16 February 1855 and arrrival also to reverse dated the following day, slight aging, however a visually appealing fine and rare example on cover. SG Spec. C1m = £850 for single stamp off cover. rnReference: "Stamp Perforation: The Somerset House Years 1848 to 1880", by R. Simpson & P. Sargent.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF