The David Barton Stamp Collection

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Lot 325
  • 325

1910-13 Perforation 14 5s. crimson and yellow-green Long gash in the Queen's ear, S.G.160a,

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

marginal from the top of the sheet, Position 2 Long gash in the Queen's ear, well-centred, rich colour, the stamp is unmounted original gum. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE MAJOR PLATE FLAW – PROBABLY THE FINEST AVAILABLE.

Provenance

Sotheby's "Sir Gawaine Baillie" 27-29 September 2006 (Lot 420)