Lot 312
1880 ½d Pale green (Perf. 13½x14). Very fine used colour trial in a paler more yellowish green shade when compared to th…

The Phillips Collection of Great Britain | Part 2 | 5958
Auction: 16 January 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£540
Description
1880 ½d Pale green (Perf. 13½x14). Very fine used colour trial in a paler more yellowish green shade when compared to the issued stamp, tied to envelope by an experimental London squared circle postmark for AU.12.1880. Upper left corner of envelope removed nevertheless a very rare survivor from these cancellation experiments of which only 2 or 3 exist in private hands. SG165. Cat. £4500.

