Lot 414 Great Britain #5a 1847, 1sh green Embossed, nicely-centered amidst four ample margins, cancelled with centrally-struck “7” numeral, superior colour to what is often encountered, very fine. Scott CV$1,000.
one shilling green
Lot 967, New Zealand 1864 1sh green Queen Victoria Chalon imperforate, VF used horizontal pair, watermark NZ
Lot 967 New Zealand #30 1864 1sh Green Queen Victoria Chalon Imperforate, Watermark NZ, a used horizontal pair with oval grid cancels, with four large to clear margins, very fine. Campbell Paterson A6h NZ$2,000. Scott CV U$700.
Lot 327, Great Britain 1847 one shilling green Victoria imperf die 2, used block of four
Lot 327 Great Britain #5 1847 1sh green Queen Victoria Embossed Imperforate, Die 2, Unwatermarked, a lovely used block of four, with 1844-type numeral cancels and ample to close margins, bright colour on fresh paper, very fine. Deep embossing and two vertical silk threads through each stamp. Accompanied by a 2017 BPA certificate stating “creases and small split at top of stamp 2, small natural exclusion at foot”. An extremely rare block, especially in this condition. S.G. #55, £4,000 for four singles. Scott CV U$3,600.
