Lot 270
270
Cancelled 1859 (May) imperf. 4d. grey-lilac, very fine. S.G. 25, £3500. Photo
The "CANCELLED" Obliterator In August 1861 the printers, Perkins, Bacon and Co., provided six examples of each stamp in their possession to Ormond Hill (eldest son of Sir Rowland Hill) for members of the family. These fascinating stamps and the story behind their appearance, have been fully described by Peter Jaffé in his book "CANCELLED" by Perkins Bacon
Cancelled 1859 (May) imperf. 4d. grey-lilac, very fine. S.G. 25, £3500. Photo

Details
Cancelled 1859 (May) imperf. 4d. grey-lilac, very fine. S.G. 25, £3500. Photo
Provenance
Hodsell Hurlock, 1958
Further details
Note: This stamp is from position 2 in the horizontal block of six