Sale number: 5963 The second sale in the Academic series features a mix of multiples, varieties and some startling rarities. There are a great many specialist items, of interest to the KG VI and single-country collector alike. The lots in these sales represent over forty years of focussed buying in auctions major and minor, and from dealers large and small, including some well-known items that have not been available to the market for decades . The important range of multiples are usually there for a specific reason; imprint or Plate blocks, multiples from identified printings or with varieties, listed and unlisted, with some great rarities such as the Grenada 2½d Plate block, the existence of which will come as a surprise to many. However, there are also plenty of basic stamps and straightforward multiples, reasonably estimated and reserved, to suit all pockets.

SGB Stamp Auction | The Academic Collection  | Part 2  | 5963

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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1952 printing of the 5/- red-purple and deep bright blue Plate 2 block of eighteen from the right pane, R10/2 showing the enlarged ‘V’, showing that the duty plate remained the same as for earlier printings (the keyplate R10/4 flaw is absent). &nbsp;Left selvedge partially missing and with very faint foxing on the reverse of several normal stamps, still a fine and interesting block. &nbsp;SG 156e, £450

Bahamas SG 156e Plate block mint

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