1913, ½p Green, compound perf. 14x15 (119c, Gibbons 208a), unused horizontal pair, fresh, full o.g., lightly hinged, L. stamp has single trifle nibbed perf., otherwise fine, the pair is believed to be unique, a fabulous rarity last offered at auction in 1938 (original lot card accompanies), Scott retail $4,000.00+, Gibbons £8,500+ (as two singles)

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"ADMIRALS" ½p GREEN, COMPOUND PERF. 14x15 UNIQUE UNUSED HORIZONTAL PAIR The following multiples were originally an unused vertical block of six (the pair comes from the bottom of the block), they are both believed to be unique and to be the only known unused multiples of this very rare compound perf. variety. They have been off the market since the late 1930's and are, therefore, unknown to most specialists. They are key display pieces for the Rhodesia collector and obviously for the Admiral specialist.

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1913, ½p Green, compound perf. 14x15 (119c, Gibbons 208a), unused horizontal pair, fresh, full o.g., lightly hinged, L. stamp has single trifle nibbed perf., otherwise fine, the pair is believed to be unique, a fabulous rarity last offered at auction in 1938 (original lot card accompanies), Scott retail $4,000.00+, Gibbons £8,500+ (as two singles)

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This lot is offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold.