Lot 115
1857 1d Rose-red Pl.55 (Die II, Alphabet III, Wmk. Large Crown). Imperf on cover





The Phillips Collection of Great Britain | Part III | S24001
Auction: 4 April 2024 at 12:00 BST
£420
Description
1857 1d Rose-red Pl.55 (Die II, Alphabet III, Wmk. Large Crown). Entire sent from Dunbar to Edinburgh bearing an imperforate example lettered JI tied by a Dunbar ‘111’ Scottish numeral. Adhesive touched at lower right, small tear and vertical crease nevertheless scarce variety on cover. SG40a, Spec. C10(1)k. Cat £2500 as a used example off cover. 1950 BPA Cert.





