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Auction: 26019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1688

Great Britain
King George V
1912-24, Watermark Simple Cypher
A superb range of mint 1d. shade and control combinations arranged on stock pages with bright scarlet 'C 14', 'U 22' and 'W 24' (fluorescent under UV) strips of three, 'G 15' (white post below 'postage', 'T 22' and 'E 14' blocks of six; deep bright-scarlet 'E 14' block of six; scarlet 'V 23' strip of three; brick-red 'I 16' strip of twelve with 'ghost control'; deep brick-red 'N 19' strip of three; vermilion 'I 16', 'J 17', 'K 17', 'K 18' and 'M 18' (2, one with white spot on King's eyebrow) strips of three in varying shades; pale red 'I 16' and 'K 18' strips of three; and pale rose-red 'G 16' block of six, 'H 16' strip of three, and 'G 15' pair. The majority very fine unmounted mint, one or to with small creases or gum bends mentioned only for the sake of accuracy. A wonderful group, most with R.P.S. Certificates.

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Estimate
£800 to £1,200

Starting price
£580