unused 1853 Government Trial perforation 14, 1d. red-brown, plate 74, FA-FB pair from left of the sheet, large part original gum; a few short perfs., FA with natural paper flaw, FB creased and with a few small surface marks but otherwise fine and extremely rare. S.G. 16d, £8000+. Photo | Christie's

Lot 101

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unused 1853 Government Trial perforation 14, 1d. red-brown, plate 74, FA-FB pair from left of the sheet, large part original gum; a few short perfs., FA with natural paper flaw, FB creased and with a few small surface marks but otherwise fine and extremely rare. S.G. 16d, £8000+. Photo

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unused 1853 Government Trial perforation 14, 1d. red-brown, plate 74, FA-FB pair from left of the sheet, large part original gum; a few short perfs., FA with natural paper flaw, FB creased and with a few small surface marks but otherwise fine and extremely rare. S.G. 16d, £8000+. Photo