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Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2077

(x) Great Britain
Line Engraved Proofs and Essays
Cancellation Trials
1d. black sheet of twelve impressions with "national bank of england / no. 183" oval cancellations in vermilion (state 2) with additional numbered handstamps "3860" and marginal notations in manuscript "No 3 No 1, No 2", with efforts made to remove the cancellations. A remarkable piece of the upmost rarity, worthy of any major award winning exhibition collection and of great interest. Specialised DP20f(f)

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Sold for
£38,000

Starting price
£13000