Lot 367
Great Britain, "V R" Official, 1840, Queen Victoria, 1d black, Pair, letters E-G, E-H, unused, redistributed gum, faint horizontal crease, top margin expertly added along with just the top frame-line. The restoration is magnificent and virtually undetectable. A magnificent exhibition piece. SG V1; £90,000 as pair ($134,100). (Scott O1). Scott $70,000 as singles
Blocks of four are more common than pairs. We note 6 blocks and 5 pairs exist. Many major collections, including Gross, "Daisy", Dale-Lichtenstein & Ferrari had no multiples .
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Opening Bid $10,000 |
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