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Auction: 25013 - The 'Lionheart' Collection of British Empire Part XXI
Lot: 1144

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1924-32 Bradbury Wilkinson 3f. on 2/6d. chocolate-brown, variety triple overprint, two albino; the discovery sheet of forty with the upper five rows showing the variety, which led to its listing in S.G. (unpriced) with copy of the letter from the dealer who discovered it and from the S.G. catalogue editor who listed it. From plate 2/4 right (state 1) showing Nissen major re-entry [1/3] and major re-entry [7/1], a few tone spots and a little separation in the margin, a fantastic and unique showpiece; R.P.S. Certificate (2014) which states “top five rows also show “bounce” of surcharge giving slight impression of triple strike”. S.G. 200b, unpriced


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Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£520