1934 Re-engraved 2s6d, 5s and 10s, the set of 3 in unique Registration blocks of 24

Estimate

130,000 - 160,000 GBP

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Description

Stamps

the lower six rows of the sheet, full sheet margins, rich colour, full original gum. SPECTACULAR EXHIBITION MULTIPLES.

Catalogue Note

REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Each block with a typed Registration Certificate on the reverse; the 2s6d reading:

“This sheet of 2s6d. Postage Stamps (40 Set) was taken in the presence of the Post Office Control Officer at the Factory of Messrs. Waterlow & Sons, Ltd., Clifton Street, London, for the registration of the first print of this denomination under the Contract commencing 1st January, 1934.

(Signed) WM Cook
Senior Staff Officer
27th (Manuscript) September, 1934

(Initials)
Stores Department,
Stamp Section,
Somerset House,
W.C.2.”

The 5s and 10s similarly certified but different initials for the Stores Officer

PENCILLED MARGINAL ENDORSEMENT

2s6d    ‘For Registration AJ White’
5s         ‘For registration SCW 10 7/34’
10s       ‘For Registration AJ White’

PROVENANCE

The only stamps removed from the original sheet – a set in blocks of 4
Hassan Shaida 1993
Chartwell 2012