1862-69 1D AND 2D DE LA RUE ISSUES, 1862-65 NO WATERMARK

Lot 653		Estimate: $2,000 Realised Price : $1,900 1d Dull Red Plate II interpanneau block of 16, unmounted and large part original gum and showing portion of marginal inscription at left. A remarkably fine multiple of this scarce stamp. SG 187, Cat. £2240+
Lot 654		Estimate: $500 1d Dull Red Plate II mint (2, one no gum with trimmed wing margin) and used (4), 2d Pale Blue mint (2, both large part o.g. but one with tone spots) and used (4). A useful group. SG 187/188, Cat. £1120 (12)