unused 1869 no watermark, perf. 11 to 12½, 1/- indigo, a remarkable lower right corner example with full sheet margins, lovely fresh colour and large part original gum. Outstanding. S.G. 13. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1280

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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18 - 19 July 2001

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Lot 899

unused 1869 no watermark, perf. 11 to 12½, 1/- indigo, a remarkable lower right corner example with full sheet margins, lovely fresh colour and large part original gum. Outstanding. S.G. 13. Photo

Price realised

GBP 402

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 500

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unused 1869 no watermark, perf. 11 to 12½, 1/- indigo, a remarkable lower right corner example with full sheet margins, lovely fresh colour and large part original gum. Outstanding. S.G. 13. Photo
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