Great Britain King George V 1911-12 Downey Head ½d. bluish green Die

Great Britain King George V 1911-12 Downey Head ½d. bluish green Die 1A, variety perforated 14 tied by Great Yarmouth 21.08.11 d.s. to picture postcard to Ealing; the card with one or two bends well clear of the adhesive, a remarkable rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (1982). Spec. N1(4)b, £1,000 for used, unpriced on cover. Notes: See Specialised Vol 2, 14 Ed. page 92: These were perforated on an old Edwardian machine used by Harrison (Type V1A). One single control example is known from Plate 5/5. Further information is available in Dec. 1994, March 1995 and Feb. 1998 'Gibbons Stamp Monthly'. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£400

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