unused  1863 Perkins, Bacon, 6d. slate-purple on blued paper with part original gum, good to large margins, of good strong colour and a most attractive example of this rare shade. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 7d, £3,500
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unused 1863 Perkins, Bacon, 6d. slate-purple on blued paper with part original gum, good to large margins, of good strong colour and a most attractive example of this rare shade. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 7d, £3,500

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unused 1863 Perkins, Bacon, 6d. slate-purple on blued paper with part original gum, good to large margins, of good strong colour and a most attractive example of this rare shade. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 7d, £3,500
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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.