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Auction: 11035 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs & Issued Stamps
Lot: 169

Five Pence Issued Stamps Plates A collection in a range of shades and comprising 1906 Head Plate 3, Duty Plate 6 strip of three and Head Plate 4, Duty Plate 4 block of four; 1911 Head Plate 3a, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (2, one interpanneau), Head Plate 4a, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (3), Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (2, one Stage 1 showing no harp strings broken), Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 Stage 2 corner pair and Stage 6 strip of three showing harp strings starting to break and harp strings broken respectively, the latter also showing right value tablet worn, Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 complete bottom strip of twelve with [11] showing harp strings broken and [12] showing value tablet broken, Head Plate 4c, Duty Plate 5 block of four with previous flaws repaired an [12] showing white spot in lion´s head and shield, and Head Plate 4d, Duty Plate 5 block of six with [12] showing flaw in lion´s head corrected; fresh and fine mint. A fascinating lot Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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