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Auction: 22023 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 271

Great Britain
1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown
Plate 177: AJ-AK horizontal pair from the top of the sheet with inscription "ng the Back be careful not to remove the cement" (part of the inscription is for AL), full original gum (hinged in the margin only). Superb and a tremendous line engraved rarity, there having been only 2,000 sheets printed from this plate. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Unpriced in mint condition though a used single is priced at £2,750.

provenance:
Lady Mairi Bury, 24 November, 2010

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Estimate
£7,500 to £8,500

Starting price
£7000