Lot No. 281
| Auction No. | 21 |
| Category |
World Collections, Accumulations and Selections |
| Est. | $3500 |
| Status | SOLD $3850 |
Great Britain 1840 1d blacks & 2d blues fine used selection from vendors "investment" portfolio. Reserve close to his purchase prices. Incls 14 x 1d blacks with majority having neat red Maltese Cross cancels & being four margin examples clearly chosen for their appearance. Incls Plate 1b, Plate 4 x 2 & Plate 6 x 2 plus 3 grey-blacks (from the worn plates). There are 3 x 2d blues & 2 x 2d deep full blues with four having neat Maltese Cross pmks with 2 red & 2 black, the fifth black but indistinct. Again with 3-4 margins and in the $400-$500 full retail price range. A rare opportunity to buy a group of these first world issued stamps in VG cond. SG 2, 3, 4 & 5 Total cat. £10,000+ (19) (see front cover)
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