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Auction: 25017 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5741

(x) Great Britain
King George V
1934-36 Photogravure
The essay for the unissued 6d. value, a block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet in purple on gummed, watermark block cypher paper, perforated 15x14, each stamp handstamped "cancelled" (Type 28), unmounted mint; some minor bends that in no way detract from the importance of this remarkable essay, believed unique in private hands. Specialised £108,000++. Photo.

provenance:
The Monarch Collection, Spink, 8th May, 2008, Lot 932 where is sold for £52,000

literature:
Illustrated on page 178 of the Specialised catalogue, Volume 2, 14th. Edition, July 2015

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£22,000 to £25,000

Starting price
£20000