1840 1d. black Plate 4, S.G.AS23,

Estimate

150,000 - 200,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

Stamps

GI/IK block of 9, large margins, exceptional colour, lightly toned at the left, HI has a small natural paper impurity, almost full original gum. AN IMPRESSIVE MINT BLOCK. ONE OF THE LARGEST MULTIPLES OF THIS PLATE.

Catalogue Note

PROVENANCE
H.C.V. Adams, February 2006
The "Daisy" Collection, October 1996
Dr Pichai Buranasombati, March 2001