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Auction: 22017 - Jewels of India
Lot: 8

India
1854 Issue
Essays, Proofs and Reprints
½a. deep vermillion '9½ arches' essay block of four [49-50 / 59-60], large margins all round from the right of the sheet showing part inscription "d towards the RIGH"; small paper wrinkle at upper right just touching the design though scarcely detracting from this magnificent block of superb appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (2012), S.G. 1a, £20,000+

provenance:
Illustrated in colour in Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia Volume III, Rose-Hutchinson, 1949, Fotheringham

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Sold for
£23,000

Starting price
£10000