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Lot# 4097 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 4097 Great Britain

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    1853: Embossed 10 d. brown, Die 1, an unused corner marginal block of twelve (4 x 3), the top three rows of the sheet, clear to huge margins all round, of deep vibrant colour and embossing, each stamp struck with SPECIMEN (Type 1) handstamp in black. Thin in margin between second and third stamps, one or two pinholes and minor creases not affecting the delightful appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. with nine stamps unmounted og. The largest surviving multiple in private hands, unique Gi H2(1)s = £ 36'000.rnProvenance: Illustrated in the 'British Philatelist' (Vol IV, page 86 (1911-12) as a pane of 24; Divided with the lower twelve stamps being cut into two blocks of six; Collection K.J. Mulder, Harmers, 19-21 June 1939, lot 373; Collection 'Koh-i-Nor', Harmers, London, 8 July 2003, lot 13.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
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