unused Block Larger Than four 4d. vermilion (a deep vibrant shade), plate 11, AJ-CL block of nine from top-right corner of the sheet showing plate number, inscription and handstamp, full original gum (only one stamp with trace of hinge); a few split or faintly toned perfs., BL with surface defects, otherwise fine. A rare and quite beautiful exhibition item. S.G. 94, £4250. Photo | Christie's

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unused Block Larger Than four 4d. vermilion (a deep vibrant shade), plate 11, AJ-CL block of nine from top-right corner of the sheet showing plate number, inscription and handstamp, full original gum (only one stamp with trace of hinge); a few split or faintly toned perfs., BL with surface defects, otherwise fine. A rare and quite beautiful exhibition item. S.G. 94, £4250. Photo

1865-67 LARGE UNCOLOURED CORNER LETTERS

unused Block Larger Than four 4d. vermilion (a deep vibrant shade), plate 11, AJ-CL block of nine from top-right corner of the sheet showing plate number, inscription and handstamp, full original gum (only one stamp with trace of hinge); a few split or faintly toned perfs., BL with surface defects, otherwise fine. A rare and quite beautiful exhibition item. S.G. 94, £4250. Photo

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unused Block Larger Than four 4d. vermilion (a deep vibrant shade), plate 11, AJ-CL block of nine from top-right corner of the sheet showing plate number, inscription and handstamp, full original gum (only one stamp with trace of hinge); a few split or faintly toned perfs., BL with surface defects, otherwise fine. A rare and quite beautiful exhibition item. S.G. 94, £4250. Photo