Status International - Sale 386

1873 QV Chalon 2d vermilion, no wmk, perf 12½, blk of 36 (12x3) being the lower 3 rows with full sheet margins, printed from worn & retouched plate inc 27 of the 36 retouched positions. VF MNH, with never hinged original gum, few reverse tones. CP A2t cat $400 ea, retouch $600 ea - total NZ $19,800+++. SG 138+138a cat £9720+++ - both as M singles, should be at least double, NZ $39,600, or £19,440 MNH singles, plus premium for such large positional multiple. Extremely rare & almost certainly unique item. (36) (P)
Estimate A$12000