Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

GREAT BRITAIN

2614 1840 QV 1d grey-black plate 1a, letters NI. VFU, 4 margins, red Maltese Cross pmk. SG 3 cat £425. (P) $220 $300

2615 1840 QV 1d grey-black plate 1a (moderate wear), letters SL, with mnr variety "no ray flaw" & major variety "shifted transfer of ONE PENNY value tablet at base". VF fresh UN, 4 margins. SG 3 cat £17,000++ = A$28,000++. SG Spec AS2a/c. Significant specialist rarity! 2008 Brandon photo cert. (P) $2200 $3200

2616 1840 QV 1d intense black, plate 1b, letters IE. FU, almost 4 margins, red Maltese cross pmk. SG 1 cat £450 (P) $100 $150