Lot 140
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Proof Block Larger Than four 1854 (Apr.) ½a. proof in the issued design, in vermilion on paper watermarked with the Arms of the East India Co. reversed, a lower right corner block of sixteen, [69-96], with full sheet margins marginal inscription and corner ornament; vertical crease in right margin and other trivial marginal imperfections. A very rare and impressive multiple of this classic issue proof. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). Spence 120
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Proof Block Larger Than four 1854 (Apr.) ½a. proof in the issued design, in vermilion on paper watermarked with the Arms of the East India Co. reversed, a lower right corner block of sixteen, [69-96], with full sheet margins marginal inscription and corner ornament; vertical crease in right margin and other trivial marginal imperfections. A very rare and impressive multiple of this classic issue proof. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). Spence 120

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Proof Block Larger Than four 1854 (Apr.) ½a. proof in the issued design, in vermilion on paper watermarked with the Arms of the East India Co. reversed, a lower right corner block of sixteen, [69-96], with full sheet margins marginal inscription and corner ornament; vertical crease in right margin and other trivial marginal imperfections. A very rare and impressive multiple of this classic issue proof. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). Spence 120
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.