Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 10023 - 309.-320. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 10023 Grossbritannien

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    1840, "VR" 1d. black, lettered IH, large margins on two sides, close to clear at left and foot, unused no gum, some uniform toning, else fine. Cert RPSL (1983). Gi. V1 = £20,000rnrnThough prepared in April 1840 for official use, the plan for special stamps for government use was abandoned, but only after 3323 sheets had been delivered.  While these were ordered destroyed, 21 sheets are recorded as having survived; 13 were used for distribution with Postmasters Notices, while others were mistakenly allowed through the post, or used by Rowland Hill for cancellation experiments.rnrnProvenance:rnrnRobson Lowe, 25 February, 1948, lot 410.rnRobson Lowe, 6 May, 1959, lot 419rn 
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF