S.G. #3, 1848 1p Orange vermilion, Earliest Impression, position 4, a magnificent example, boasting an intense color, very large margins for the most part with probably a sheet margin at left, delightfully cancelled by target type neatly struck in center, an absolutely superb used example of this classic imperforate rarity; 1968 R.P.S. certificate; S.G. £18,000; Scott #3, $18,000; ex-"Cape Town". (Image)

Est. $15,000-20,000

S.G. #3, 1848 1p Orange vermilion, Earliest Impression, position 6, gorgeous vibrant color, margins ranging from wide to enormous, attractively cancelled with centered , quite clean target type, faint thin spot and tiny corner crease, the latter just touching the frame line of the design in lower left angle, barely detracting from the very good appearance of this remarkable rarity; 1995 Brandon certificate, sold in 1969 with a R.P.S. certificate which is not accompanying this example at present; S.G. £18,000; Scott #3, $18,000; ex-Dale-Liechtenstein. (Image)

Est. $4,000-5,000

S.G. #8, 1848 2p Blue on greyish blue, Early Impression, a magnificent quality used example, boasting a delightful intense marine color within four large and balanced margins all around, displaying a remarkably detailed impression characteristic of this printing, lightly and neatly cancelled by bars type leaving the profile quite clear, a very fine and most desirable example of this appealing value; 1972 R.P.S. certificate; S.G. £9,000; Scott #6, $8,500; ex-"Cape Town". (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500