Proof Specimen Block of Four 1922 (c.) 1d. blue imperforate printer's sample block of four each overprinted "SPECIMEN", affixed to piece of brown card numbered "126", fine, and a single in green with vertical crease | Christie's

Sale 1215

British Empire

Spink London

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14 July 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 190

Proof Specimen Block of Four 1922 (c.) 1d. blue imperforate printer's sample block of four each overprinted ''SPECIMEN'', affixed to piece of brown card numbered ''126'', fine, and a single in green with vertical crease

Price realised

GBP 115

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 200

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Proof Specimen Block of Four 1922 (c.) 1d. blue imperforate printer's sample block of four each overprinted "SPECIMEN", affixed to piece of brown card numbered "126", fine, and a single in green with vertical crease
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