The David Barton Stamp Collection

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Lot 91
  • 91

1861-62 No Watermark Rough Perforation 14 to 16 6d. pale dull lilac, S.G.6a,

Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

marginal block of 12 from the foot of the sheet, exceptional colour, two stamps trimmed at the left, light crease, fresh, original gum. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BLOCK. ONE OF THE GREAT BAHAMAS SHOWPIECES. IN TERMS OF RARITY AND QUALITY THIS PIECE MUST RANK AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BRITISH EMPIRE MULTIPLES.

Provenance

Harmer Rooke "T. Charlton Henry" 1961
Spink "Staircase" 8 April 1999 (Lot 118)
Sotheby's "Sir Gawaine Baillie" 16-18 February 2005 (Lot 41)