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Auction: 15023 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2897

Ireland, featuring the "O'Brien" Collection of 1922-34 and 1940-68 "Map of Ireland" Type
1922 (Feb.-July) Overprinted by Alex Thom & Co.
2d. orange Die I block of twenty (5 x 4) from the lower right corner of the sheet, variety overprint inverted, hinged in the margins and on three stamps with most remaining unmounted; some wrinkles, three with slight ink stains on the gum and the eighth stamp with slightly disturbed gum, otherwise fine. The second largest block of this variety recorded and an important exhibition multiple. Hamilton-Bowen Certificate (2015). S.G. 12a, £4,000+. Photo

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Estimate
£3,200 to £3,800