unused Block of Four -- 50c. upper left corner block of four with "PLATE NO.1" imprint, variety imperforate, fine mint and mounted in margin only. S.G. 296, £1,200+. 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 270

unused Block of Four -- 50c. upper left corner block of four with ''PLATE NO.1'' imprint, variety imperforate, fine mint and mounted in margin only. S.G. 296, £1,200+. Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,610

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 700

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unused Block of Four -- 50c. upper left corner block of four with "PLATE NO.1" imprint, variety imperforate, fine mint and mounted in margin only. S.G. 296, £1,200+. Photo
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