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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1072

(†) Victoria
1854-57 Campbell & Fergusson 1d. rose ninth printing, Stones 4/5, [6] showing acid brush retouch, large margins on three sides, touched at top, cancelled by Barred Numeral "4", the entire left hand frame has been retouched along with the area to the left of the Queen's head, which has also obliterated the "v" of "victoria". Only three examples have been recorded, one unused and two used. One of the great lithographic retouches of the British Empire. Photo

Note: This retouch is illustrated in "The Half Lengths of Victoria: The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59" by John Barwis, p. 172, fig #7.22

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Sold for
£1,300

Starting price
£1200