Lot 155
155
The Reversed Design
used 3d. pale blue on blue, variety reversed design, a magnificent example from the top right corner of the sheet, centrally cancelled by c.d.s. (27.4), extremely fine and undoubtedly one of the most outstanding of the nine recorded examples extant. A remarkable variety of the highest exhibition calibre. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). S.G. 19a, #20,000. Photo in colour

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used 3d. pale blue on blue, variety reversed design, a magnificent example from the top right corner of the sheet, centrally cancelled by c.d.s. (27.4), extremely fine and undoubtedly one of the most outstanding of the nine recorded examples extant. A remarkable variety of the highest exhibition calibre. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). S.G. 19a, #20,000. Photo in colour

Lot Essay

Note: Of the nine examples known, three are mint and six are used. One of the mint and three of the used are in the Royal Collection, thus leaving only five examples of this spectacular variety in private hands. The above example is the earliest recorded date of use.

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