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Auction: 25019 - The Lionheart Collection of British Empire Part XXII
Lot: 86

(x) Falkland Islands
1918-20 War Stamp 1d. orange-vermilion (comb perf.), an unused block of twelve showing variety overprint double, and additionally showing folded left corner resulting in [6] the sole position in the block with single overprint; a magnificent and unique variety, of the highest exhibition calibre. S.G. 71ca, £45,000+

Note:
This impressive multiple is specifically mentioned in the footnote below S.G. 72:

"No. 71ca exists in a block of twelve (6x2) from the bottom of a sheet on which the first stamp in the bottom row shows a single overprint, but the remainder have overprint double"


Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£9,000 to £12,000

Starting price
£7000