used Block of Four  MAROON: 1840 1d. plate 1b, IA-JB block of four, IB re-entry, large margins, fine light strikes of the maroon Cross; JA-JB with crease but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. Extremely rare, very few blocks with unusual coloured Crosses are known. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo
used Block of Four MAROON: 1840 1d. plate 1b, IA-JB block of four, IB re-entry, large margins, fine light strikes of the maroon Cross; JA-JB with crease but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. Extremely rare, very few blocks with unusual coloured Crosses are known. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo

Details
used Block of Four MAROON: 1840 1d. plate 1b, IA-JB block of four, IB re-entry, large margins, fine light strikes of the maroon Cross; JA-JB with crease but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. Extremely rare, very few blocks with unusual coloured Crosses are known. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo
Provenance
"Victoria", 1975