Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 2

Provisional Surcharges 1886 (March 1): "One / Penny" on 1 s. magenta, an unused block of sixty (6 x 10), marginal from right of sheet, of fabulously fresh colour, with sixth stamp showing "Dropped "y" in Penny" variety, stamp 48 showing "Pe" of "Penny" close together, superb large part og. with most unmounted og. A very scarce stamp in a choice multiple Gi = £ 1'440+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 Oct 1997, lot 572.