unused 1854 White background, on thin paper 2c. green, very fresh with good even margins and much original gum. A lovely mint example and rare thus. CEM certificate (1984). Y. 28; F.F. 12500. Photo | Christie's

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13 July 1995

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Lot 1735

unused 1854 White background, on thin paper 2c. green, very fresh with good even margins and much original gum. A lovely mint example and rare thus. CEM certificate (1984). Y. 28; F.F. 12500. Photo

Price realised

GBP 575

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 400

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unused 1854 White background, on thin paper 2c. green, very fresh with good even margins and much original gum. A lovely mint example and rare thus. CEM certificate (1984). Y. 28; F.F. 12500. Photo
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