Lot 102
  • 102

1880 Watermark Orb 2½d. blue Plate 17, S.G.J19,

Estimate
8,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Stamps
AH/HL vertical marginal block of 40, the last five columns of the pane, blue marginal inscriptions at the top and foot, Plate Number '17' at the top, red marginal crown control mark at the right, good colour; there are some imperfections considered to be commensurate with such a large multiple, a few reinforced split perforations mainly restricted to the margins, some gum tones in the upper margin and first row, light horizontal folds through the perforations, the stamps with almost full original gum. A STUNNING LARGE MULTIPLE.