Stamps & Covers Public Auction 354

1883 GOVERNMENT PARCELS thin tall trial opt type B on QV opt 6d red on 6d lilac. Superb fresh MLH, pristine original gum, excellent colour & perfect centring. SG 162(var). SG Spec cat £11,000+ & actually quite undercatalogued compared to the SG cat prices for other QV material. Great rarity as only 6 examples printed, & only several are recorded in private hands. An important unissued stamp for the GB specialist collector. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P)