1d Dull Rose horizontal pair from top left corner of sheet, left unit showing wmk. marginal letter ‘C’, right unit No Watermark, and vertical pair from top right corner of sheet showing No Watermark, both very fine and hinged in selvedge only. Very scarce varieties caused by the method of cutting up the watermarked paper for this emergency issue, SG 354 var (4)
Lot 858
Estimate: $900
Realised Price : $675
2½d Prussian Blue left marginal block of 18, left column being wmk. marginal letters. Fine multiple of this scarce printing with full gum and 12 units unmounted, some perf. separation. SG 356, Cat. £1260+
Lot 859
Estimate: $1,000
Realised Price : $750
The collection, comprising ½d mint (10), 1d mint (80) and used (2), 2d mint (31) and used, 2½d mint (17) and 8d (9). Many multiples incl monograms, with condition generally fine. A scarce group of high catalogue value (150)
