Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (£)
64 | Great Britain & British Empire
50160
C J
S.G. 57ii
1848 10d brown, die II, in an incomparable and simply stunning block of 16, good margins mostly
all round (just touched in a few places) large part original gum and displaying lovely fresh colour;
some creasing as to be expected of a multiple this size, though in no way detracting from the fine
appearance of this incredibly rare block which is one of the most spectacular rarities of British
Philately (S.G. £300’000 as 4 blocks of four).
42’000 - 46’000
50161
CC C J
S.G. 57iii
1847-54 10d brown, die 3, a magnificent mint block of eight from the top of the sheet, wonderfully
fresh showing deep and bright colour and superb embossing, large to enormous margins all around
(just clear in two places at foot), full original gum and only hinged at the top leaving all the stamps mint
n.h., light central vertical crease just touching one stamp, one or two mild tone spots only visible from
the reverse, an immensely rare multiple and a stunning exhibition showpiece.
Expertise: Cert B.P.A. (1989).
28’000 - 32’000