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Auction: 20010 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1681

Great Britain
1855-57
6d. pale lilac, block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the pane, original gum with the lower strip remaining unmounted mint and showing "postage six pence." inscription at foot; the last stamp in the upper strip with a pulled perf. and a few slightly toned perf. tips. A spectacular and very rare multiple, possibly the largest surviving piece. S.G. 70. Specialised £15,500 as two blocks of four. Photo

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Sold for
£5,000

Starting price
£4800