Lot 796
1881 1d Lilac (Die II, 16 Dots). Very fine...
Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5925
Auction: 13 July 2021 at 01:00 BST
£1,700
Description
1881 1d Lilac (Die II, 16 Dots). Very fine unused o.g. example showing "One Penny" underprint on gummed side believed to be used as a trial for the "PEARS' SOAP" advertisements, showing the usual central pinhole caused when the underprint was positioned for printing. A magnificent example of this rare printing variety and the first example we have handled in over a decade.. Ex. "Verus". SG172var. Spec. K8n.
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