The Philatelic Collection of Lord Steinberg Great Britain Mint Multiples

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Lot 16
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1840 VR 1d. black, S.G.VR1,

Estimate
60,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Stamps
PA/QB marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet, part of the marginal inscription 'PRI(CE)', large margins, exceptional colour, creased vertically and horizontally between the stamps and at the edges, hinge remainders, full original gum. B.P.A. Certificate 2006. A STUNNING AND EXTREMELY RARE MINT BLOCK.

Catalogue Note

PROVENANCE
The Earl of Crawford