used 1857-59 4d. dull rose, good to large, even margins all round and a neat strike of the barred oval. A fine and desirable example of this rarity. B.P.A (1970) and Enzo Diena (1982) Certificates. S.G. 4, £4500. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1215

British Empire

Spink London

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14 July 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 97

used 1857-59 4d. dull rose, good to large, even margins all round and a neat strike of the barred oval. A fine and desirable example of this rarity. B.P.A (1970) and Enzo Diena (1982) Certificates. S.G. 4, £4500. Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,265

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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used 1857-59 4d. dull rose, good to large, even margins all round and a neat strike of the barred oval. A fine and desirable example of this rarity. B.P.A (1970) and Enzo Diena (1982) Certificates. S.G. 4, £4500. Photo
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