Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 2

Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. claret, wmk. Broad Star, an unused corner block of four, marginal from the upper left of sheet, showing the watermark lines at top, of vibrant fresh colour and of beautiful appearance, fresh and very fine large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry,Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 614; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 389; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 167.