Sale 5039
London
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21 - 22 September 1993
Price realised
GBP 920
Estimate
Specimen Plate 12, a vertical strip of three from right of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamps and margin, each stamp handstamped "SPECIMEN" (G.B. type 9), mint, some gum creasing and trace of light toning at lower-left, the centre stamp with one pulled perf., otherwise fine and a most attractive piece showing part marginal inscription and guide cross. S.G. 1. Photo
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Pre-Lot Text
The Issued Stamps 1880 Great Britain issues overprinted "CYPRUS" Halfpenny Rose
In the 1960s Robert Indiana made LOVE, a work that seemed to embody 1960s idealism. But there was also a darker side to this painter of the American dream
From Cupid to Kahlo to Keats — the artworks and objects that encapsulate the power of love