Specimen ½d. to 1, set of eighteen values overprinted "SPECIMEN" vertically in black, Samuel type R7; 5d. with paper on reverse, 2/- with crease and 10/- with rounded corner, otherwise very fine with much original gum. S.G. 119-185, 2750 | Christie's

Sale 5354

Stamps - BE

London

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16 March 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 35

Specimen ½d. to 1, set of eighteen values overprinted ''SPECIMEN'' vertically in black, Samuel type R7; 5d. with paper on reverse, 2/- with crease and 10/- with rounded corner, otherwise very fine with much original gum. S.G. 119-185, 2750

Price realised

GBP 805

Estimate

GBP 700 - GBP 900

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Specimen ½d. to 1, set of eighteen values overprinted "SPECIMEN" vertically in black, Samuel type R7; 5d. with paper on reverse, 2/- with crease and 10/- with rounded corner, otherwise very fine with much original gum. S.G. 119-185, 2750
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