The Philatelic Collection of Lord Steinberg British Empire Mint Multiples

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Lot 51
  • 51

1862-64 Adapted Design, T.H. Saunders paper 6d. grey-black, S.G.106a,

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Stamps
vertical marginal block of 28 from the lower right corner of the sheet, marginal imprint at the right 'One Hundred and Twenty Stamps in each Sheet. Value Three Pounds.', exceptional colour, full original rich brown gum. THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THIS SCARCE STAMP. ONE OF THE ICONIC PIECES OF THIS SERIES.

Catalogue Note

This exceptional multiple is illustrated in 'The Stamps of Victoria' by Geoff Kellow

PROVENANCE
The Rod Perry Collection